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M228 UWL

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,559 mi
Last recorded66,559 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Sonata87,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 UWL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,559 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,410 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,967 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 59,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 59,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,951 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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M228 UWL is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 UWL, 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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M228 UWL is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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