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R160 OJB

1998 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,999 mi
Last recorded54,999 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe83,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 OJB
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2014 54,999 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Outer sills corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 54,999 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

Outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,120 miles

Outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,582 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,582 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,625 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 52,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,501 miles

Bonnet hinges seized

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 48,277 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 45,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R160 OJB is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R160 OJB, 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 R160 OJB registered?

R160 OJB is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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