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P26 GJH

1997 Hyundai Coupe

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe89,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 GJH
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,998 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted to both sides

Fail 27 Oct 2020 60,994 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (on inner sill marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted to both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,123 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,942 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,942 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,037 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 48,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,193 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 15 Oct 2007 39,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,094 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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P26 GJH is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P26 GJH, 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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P26 GJH is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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