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K497 KNG

1993 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,092 mi
Last recorded77,092 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Hyundai S Coupe80,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 KNG
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 75,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 75,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 73,107 miles

advance corrosion to inner sills/brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2008 70,952 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust heat shield vibrateing (advise).

Pass 30 May 2007 68,578 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 68,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 65,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Hyundai S Coupe?

Based on 8,219 MOT tests across 1,787 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
3,650
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,787
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 895
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 529
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 516
position lamp(s) not working 376
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K497 KNG is a 1993 Hyundai S Coupe in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 80,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai S Coupe fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 895 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K497 KNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai S Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Hyundai S Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K497 KNG registered?

K497 KNG is a 1993 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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