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R231 BUK

1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,973 mi
Last recorded61,973 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment86,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 BUK
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 61,973 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,710 miles

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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R231 BUK is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R231 BUK, 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 28 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 R231 BUK registered?

R231 BUK is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R231 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 BUK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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