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N161 DHE

1996 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,920 mi
Last recorded112,920 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai S Coupe72,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 DHE
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,920 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 112,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2009 108,689 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 104,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,312 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 98,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre side wall cut ( but not to expose the cords )

Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 93,683 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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N161 DHE is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 72,013 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 N161 DHE, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai S Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N161 DHE registered?

N161 DHE is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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