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N161 YTF

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,572 mi
Last recorded47,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 YTF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,572 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,654 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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N161 YTF is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,999 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 N161 YTF, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N161 YTF registered?

N161 YTF is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N161 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 YTF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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