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P131 PWC

1997 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,761 mi
Last recorded116,761 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe89,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 PWC
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,761 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,414 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 114,414 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak from cam cover gasket

Pass 7 Feb 2011 108,546 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 108,546 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,921 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 103,921 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 99,362 miles

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,583 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 94,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2007 86,194 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2006 79,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jan 2006 79,789 miles

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 PWC is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWC, 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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P131 PWC is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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