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R969 XJW

1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment95,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 XJW
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2008 118,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 100,107 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,107 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 94,691 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 90,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 90,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R969 XJW is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R969 XJW, 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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R969 XJW is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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