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P131 HLV

1997 Hyundai Coupe

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,800 mi
Last recorded152,800 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe89,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 HLV
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2007 152,800 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

n/s rear footbrake slight low effort compared to o/s

Pass 22 Mar 2006 133,930 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 22 Mar 2006 133,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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P131 HLV is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 89,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P131 HLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 HLV registered?

P131 HLV is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P131 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 HLV 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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