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P327 PJA

1997 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,187 mi
Last recorded54,187 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe89,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 PJA
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,187 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 52,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly cracking

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 May 2012 52,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly cracking

rear wiper blade worn

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 May 2011 49,902 miles

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plates water marked

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 May 2011 49,902 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plates water marked

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 May 2010 46,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components under body corroded

both front outer cv boots slightly cracking

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plate water marked

offside rear brake slightly binding

reverse lights not working

washer bottle needs removing and washing out

Fail 5 May 2010 46,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all suspension components under body corroded

both front outer cv boots slightly cracking

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plate water marked

reverse lights not working

tyre size 205 50 15 V

Pass 5 May 2009 43,505 miles

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

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

both reverse lights not working

engine hunting on idle

Fail 5 May 2009 43,505 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both reverse lights not working

engine hunting on idle

Pass 6 May 2008 39,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine idle is hunting

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 May 2008 39,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine idle is hunting

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

reverse lights not working

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll link bar ball joint

slight play in offside rear anti-roll link bar ball joint

Fail 8 May 2007 35,865 miles

1.. REAR WIPER BLADE TORN..2. CORROSSION TO SUSPENSION ARMS / COMPONENTS FRONT AND REAR..3. BRAKE PADS REAR LOW..4. O/S REAR BRAKE..5. BRAKE PEDAL / MASTER CYLINDER

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 35,865 miles

1.. REAR WIPER BLADE TORN..2. CORROSSION TO SUSPENSION ARMS / COMPONENTS FRONT AND REAR..3. BRAKE PADS REAR LOW..4. O/S REAR BRAKE..5. BRAKE PEDAL / MASTER CYLINDER

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 31,027 miles

air bag light on

exhaust system corroded

front and rear no plates water marked

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade split

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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P327 PJA is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P327 PJA, 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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P327 PJA is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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