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N708 JCW

1996 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Hyundai S Coupe72,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 JCW
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,618 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,290 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 57,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,198 miles

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

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

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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N708 JCW is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 72,013 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 N708 JCW, 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 30 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 N708 JCW registered?

N708 JCW is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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