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M164 NAB

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,008 mi
Last recorded88,008 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Sonata87,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 NAB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 May 2020 88,008 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle recording no effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 87,170 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 87,168 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive water leak from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine water leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 86,445 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 86,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 85,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 84,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 84,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,497 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 83,482 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,925 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 82,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 82,054 miles

Battery Insecure

Fail 15 May 2012 81,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery Insecure

Pass 27 May 2011 80,747 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 80,727 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 79,064 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 76,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 73,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 70,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 11 May 2007 70,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 69,386 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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M164 NAB is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 87,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M164 NAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M164 NAB is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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