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R231 CCX

1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment95,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 CCX
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,777 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 68,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 59,922 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 59,775 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate damaged but readable and secure

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment?

Based on 1,886 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 125
Registration plate lamp not working 109
position lamp(s) not working 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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R231 CCX is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 95,236 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 Special Equipment fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R231 CCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 CCX registered?

R231 CCX is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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