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A7 VMV

1998 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe83,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VMV
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2014 56,638 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Spare tyre defective

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2014 56,638 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,728 miles

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel rim damaged!

Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,727 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel rim damaged!

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 46,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F ABS Wheel speed sensors bolt sheered off

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

O/S/R Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,882 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cut on side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 408,739 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 408,737 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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A7 VMV is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 83,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 VMV is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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