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M178 RSS

1995 Hyundai S Coupe

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

69,314 mi
Last recorded69,314 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Hyundai S Coupe77,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 RSS
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Many Major underbody components heavily corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic Sill trims fitted, not allowing full corrosion inspection of sills

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,268 miles

Front sidelights on all the time

Underside of vehicle and suspension arms corroded,but not weak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front sidelights on all the time

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension arms corroded,but not weak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,021 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,016 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Dim dip headlights operate when engine run ning,but no rear lights. Lighting correct at all other times.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

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

Rear wings getting corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,201 miles

All four tyres running out, possible due to non use, ie standing in one spot !

Exhaust getting corroded front and rear

Fail 15 Oct 2007 55,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All four tyres running out, possible due to non use, ie standing in one spot !

Exhaust getting corroded front and rear

How Reliable is the Hyundai S Coupe?

Based on 8,219 MOT tests across 1,787 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
3,650
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,787
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 895
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 529
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 516
position lamp(s) not working 376
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M178 RSS is a 1995 Hyundai S Coupe in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,186 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 S Coupe fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 895 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M178 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai S Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Hyundai S Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M178 RSS is a 1995 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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