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R139 XEC

1998 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,043 mi
Last recorded116,043 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe83,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XEC
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 116,037 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Oct 2009 109,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 99,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 86,352 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,285 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 71,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R139 XEC is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R139 XEC, 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 R139 XEC registered?

R139 XEC is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R139 XEC safe to buy?

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