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N949 NCN

1996 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,854 mi
Last recorded61,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai S Coupe72,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 NCN
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,290 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 59,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,180 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,721 miles

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

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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N949 NCN is a 1996 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 62.5%.

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 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 N949 NCN, 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 N949 NCN registered?

N949 NCN is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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