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P161 GNB

1996 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Coupe93,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 GNB
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering system wet with fluid

Steering rack wet with fluid but has no obvious leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant level low

slight play in steering rack (NSF)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering system wet with fluid

Steering rack wet with fluid but has no obvious leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant level low

slight play in steering rack (NSF)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to fully inspect nearside/offside outer sills due to covers fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 77,579 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to fully inspect nearside/offside outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside sill covers

Fail 6 Nov 2009 72,655 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,768 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 68,768 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust system

o/s front brake abs wiring is fouling on flexi hose advise rectify

slight drag on o/s rear wheel and score mark on brake disc advise rectify

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,150 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 64,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front flexi section is badly corroded

front brake discs are lipped pads are worn

indicator bulbs are faded advise replacement

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear bumper brackets are corroded away

wiper blades are worn advise replacement

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,112 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise brake check noise from o/s/r very slight binding

Pass 23 Sep 2005 52,379 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 52,379 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P161 GNB is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P161 GNB, 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 P161 GNB registered?

P161 GNB is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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