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P157 KLS

1996 Hyundai Coupe

Orange Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,927 mi
Last recorded130,927 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Coupe93,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 KLS
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,927 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive had welding and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

car has corrosion underneath and lots of welding

car has large body kit and skirts fitted so makes it hard to check sill areas and seat belt points . sills have had welding and undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2018 130,927 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive had welding and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

car has corrosion underneath and lots of welding

car has large body kit and skirts fitted so makes it hard to check sill areas and seat belt points . sills have had welding and undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 129,624 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both front ABS sensors securing bolts sheared in hubs sensors still secure

Engine and gearbox oily

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Nearside front bottom balljoint gaitor in poor condition

Nearside front trackrod end gaitor in poor condition

Rear pads are getting low

rear discs are corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 129,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 128,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 126,407 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 126,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 123,231 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 123,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 116,517 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 116,517 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 111,194 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 111,194 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P157 KLS is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe in Orange with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P157 KLS, 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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P157 KLS is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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