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R107 LYG

1998 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,674 mi
Last recorded39,674 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe83,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 LYG
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 39,674 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2026 39,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 39,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 39,534 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer brake pad is breaking up

Fail 8 May 2024 39,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer brake pad is breaking up

Pass 18 May 2023 39,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear , at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 39,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower spring platform corroding away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear , at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 39,495 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 39,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 39,436 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,719 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear suspension strut corroded on cup

offside rear suspension strut corroded on cup

Pass 10 May 2018 38,073 miles

Nearside Rear suspension strut corroded on cup

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

Pass 20 May 2017 37,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,259 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 37,259 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 36,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2014 36,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 35,725 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake sticking

Pass 11 May 2012 35,365 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2012 35,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 34,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2010 33,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 31,068 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 23 May 2007 29,680 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,394 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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R107 LYG is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 83,751 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 R107 LYG, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R107 LYG registered?

R107 LYG is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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