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M179 LLJ

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Sonata87,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 LLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 122,132 miles

FLUID LEAKS ENGINE BAY. FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED. M/MENT O/S LOWER SWIVEL B ALLJOINT

N/S FRONT OUTER C/VGAITEWR DETERIORATED. EXHAUST CORRODED. REAR CHASSIS/SUBFRAME CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 122,132 miles

FLUID LEAKS ENGINE BAY. FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED. M/MENT O/S LOWER SWIVEL B ALLJOINT

N/S FRONT OUTER C/VGAITEWR DETERIORATED. EXHAUST CORRODED. REAR CHASSIS/SUBFRAME CORRODED.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 110,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 110,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side drive shaft insecure in gearbox

Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,599 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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M179 LLJ is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M179 LLJ, 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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M179 LLJ is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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