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P242 PYV

1996 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,905 mi
Last recorded109,905 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Coupe93,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 PYV
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 100,367 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,714 miles

Low reserve on park brake lever

N/s/f shocker poor

Rear discs poor condition

Rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 83,888 miles

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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P242 PYV 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 P242 PYV, 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 P242 PYV registered?

P242 PYV is a 1996 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P242 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 PYV 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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