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N991 YRX

1996 Hyundai S Coupe

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,444 mi
Last recorded61,444 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Hyundai S Coupe72,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 YRX
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,444 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 Apr 2026 61,415 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER OUTER AND CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear inner sills corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 58,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,865 miles

rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,349 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside

Both rear shocks worn and not working well

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inside

Both rear shocks worn and not working well

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,295 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,123 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low and both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,041 miles

Rear tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,188 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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N991 YRX is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N991 YRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N991 YRX registered?

N991 YRX is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N991 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N991 YRX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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