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N170 JLA

1996 Hyundai S Coupe

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,873 mi
Last recorded29,873 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Hyundai S Coupe72,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 JLA
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 29,873 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,431 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 23,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 22,140 miles

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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N170 JLA is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N170 JLA, 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 N170 JLA registered?

N170 JLA is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N170 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 JLA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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