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S176 FFM

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,351 mi
Last recorded60,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 FFM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,351 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 56,592 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S176 FFM is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 73,444 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 S176 FFM, 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 27 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S176 FFM registered?

S176 FFM is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S176 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 FFM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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