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M53 LJF

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,096 mi
Last recorded139,096 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Sonata87,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 LJF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2006 139,096 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 138,814 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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M53 LJF is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M53 LJF, 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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What year was M53 LJF registered?

M53 LJF is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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