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P988 KWL

1997 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai S Coupe88,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 KWL
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,678 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,535 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai S Coupe?

Based on 8,219 MOT tests across 1,787 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
3,650
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,787
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 895
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 529
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 516
position lamp(s) not working 376
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P988 KWL is a 1997 Hyundai S Coupe in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 88,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai S Coupe fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 895 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P988 KWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai S Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai S Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P988 KWL registered?

P988 KWL is a 1997 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P988 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 KWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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