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M541 VWL

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,103 mi
Last recorded159,103 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Sonata87,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 VWL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 159,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 149,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 149,290 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very low idle speed

when was cambelt change

Pass 2 Oct 2006 133,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,897 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 121,469 miles

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)

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

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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M541 VWL is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M541 VWL, 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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M541 VWL is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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