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L18 DPH

1997 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe89,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 DPH
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 119,927 miles

nearside rear view mirror damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2011 119,714 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear view mirror damaged

Fail 1 May 2010 110,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advised grease around offside and nearside outer cv boots at front

Pass 1 May 2010 110,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advised grease around offside and nearside outer cv boots at front

Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 87,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 80,485 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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L18 DPH is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 89,106 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 L18 DPH, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L18 DPH registered?

L18 DPH is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is L18 DPH safe to buy?

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