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P203 RCW

1996 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,492 mi
Last recorded151,492 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Coupe93,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 RCW
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 151,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 146,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 141,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 135,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 130,729 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 130,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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P203 RCW is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P203 RCW, 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 P203 RCW registered?

P203 RCW is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P203 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 RCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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