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P138 VDF

1996 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,963 mi
Last recorded82,963 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Coupe93,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 VDF
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 82,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,697 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/r brake disc worn and corroded advise front brake discs corroded on inner edges advise some damaged to front noplate

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 59,512 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2005 54,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both cv gaitors starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to perish and wearing on inner edges

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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P138 VDF is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 93,362 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 P138 VDF, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P138 VDF registered?

P138 VDF is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P138 VDF safe to buy?

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