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R251 SYC

1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment86,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 SYC
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2008 98,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 98,555 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 93,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 76,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 76,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R251 SYC is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Green 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 Special Equipment models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,298 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 R251 SYC, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R251 SYC?

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What year was R251 SYC registered?

R251 SYC is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R251 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 SYC 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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