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P231 FWL

1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,873 mi
Last recorded101,873 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment95,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 FWL
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 101,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 82,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 74,770 miles

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

o/s/r no plate lamp needed a tap to work.

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment?

Based on 1,886 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 125
Registration plate lamp not working 109
position lamp(s) not working 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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P231 FWL is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 95,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P231 FWL registered?

P231 FWL is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P231 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 FWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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