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P171 RWS

1996 Hyundai Coupe

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Coupe93,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RWS
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,048 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

slight exhaust leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,261 miles

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2011 82,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,077 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,668 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,865 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 60,906 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 60,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P171 RWS is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P171 RWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P171 RWS registered?

P171 RWS is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P171 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 RWS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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