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R140 CWY

1998 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,757 mi
Last recorded89,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe83,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 CWY
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 89,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2007 83,206 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 83,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,074 miles

both outer sills plastic covered

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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R140 CWY is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R140 CWY, 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 R140 CWY registered?

R140 CWY is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R140 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 CWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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