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P231 XJR

1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,488 mi
Last recorded81,488 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment95,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 XJR
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,488 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 81,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 77,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment?

Based on 1,886 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 125
Registration plate lamp not working 109
position lamp(s) not working 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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P231 XJR is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 95,236 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 Special Equipment fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P231 XJR registered?

P231 XJR is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P231 XJR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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