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N518 SCU

1996 Hyundai S Coupe

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,999 mi
Last recorded66,999 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai S Coupe72,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 SCU
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,999 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 53,187 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 53,176 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,249 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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N518 SCU is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N518 SCU, 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 N518 SCU registered?

N518 SCU is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N518 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 SCU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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