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R118 TYD

1998 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,655 mi
Last recorded134,655 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe83,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 TYD
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 134,655 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Neaside wiper blade slighly smeary

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 134,655 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Neaside wiper blade slighly smeary

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,324 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 122,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 113,401 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 113,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 101,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,668 miles

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

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

front number plate poor

Fail 22 Jul 2008 87,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate poor

Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,790 miles

HANDBRAKE IS GETTING HIGH / RESERVE

Fail 13 Jul 2007 75,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HANDBRAKE IS GETTING HIGH / RESERVE

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2006 63,657 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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R118 TYD is a 1998 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 1998 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 83,751 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 R118 TYD, 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 R118 TYD registered?

R118 TYD is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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