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L498 FCX

1994 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,429 mi
Last recorded73,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Hyundai S Coupe79,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 FCX
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 73,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,806 miles

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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L498 FCX is a 1994 Hyundai S Coupe in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L498 FCX, 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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What year was L498 FCX registered?

L498 FCX is a 1994 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L498 FCX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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