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L490 LAW

1994 Hyundai S Coupe

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Hyundai S Coupe79,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 LAW
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

could not check sills covers fitted

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 106,287 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

could not check full sills covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

could not check outer sills covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 104,879 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

could not check outer sills covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 103,526 miles

could not check sills side skirts fitted

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 24 Sep 2007 103,487 miles

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

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

could not check sills side skirts fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 101,199 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 101,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

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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L490 LAW is a 1994 Hyundai S Coupe in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 79,769 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 S Coupe fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 895 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L490 LAW, 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 32 years old, this Hyundai S Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L490 LAW is a 1994 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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