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P340 VHT

1997 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,628 mi
Last recorded63,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe89,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 VHT
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,628 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs slightly corroded and scored,parking brake and rear service brake efforts just within limits

oil leak/spill,sills-arches-underbody and components corroded in places,nsr brake pipe corroded,fuel filler pipe and components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,455 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag lamp illuminatedoil leak-investigate,both cv boots deteriorating,fuel filler neck corroded

arches under car corroded,inner sills covered in sealer/filler,sill covered with trims hard to inspect,front discs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 60,455 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag lamp illuminatedoil leak-investigate,both cv boots deteriorating,fuel filler neck corroded

arches under car corroded,inner sills covered in sealer/filler,sill covered with trims hard to inspect,front discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,435 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine running lumpy-investigate

front discs corroded slightly

nearside wiper not great

oil leak

screen slight damage

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine running lumpy-investigate

front discs corroded slightly

nearside wiper not great

oil leak

screen slight damage

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,655 miles

Discs corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,655 miles

Discs corroded.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,439 miles

Front and rear discs corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 53,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front and rear discs corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 52,462 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 123,754 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,834 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 48,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P340 VHT is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P340 VHT, 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 P340 VHT registered?

P340 VHT is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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