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P118 DDP

1996 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,403 mi
Last recorded81,403 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai S Coupe72,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 DDP
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 81,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Aug 2011 81,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear brake application slightly uneven 49%

Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,209 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Aug 2009 76,206 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,651 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 71,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,347 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,347 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 66,316 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 66,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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P118 DDP is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P118 DDP, 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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P118 DDP is a 1996 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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