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R254 TYB

1997 Hyundai S Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,480 mi
Last recorded169,480 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai S Coupe88,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 TYB
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 169,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 169,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 163,882 miles

both front brake pipes

offside rear brake low effort on handbrake and footbrake

Fail 9 Oct 2010 133,688 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2009 157,341 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 157,333 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 155,591 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 155,574 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 150,904 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 150,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai S Coupe?

Based on 8,219 MOT tests across 1,787 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
3,650
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,787
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 895
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 529
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 516
position lamp(s) not working 376
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R254 TYB is a 1997 Hyundai S Coupe in Yellow with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 88,544 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 S Coupe fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 895 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R254 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai S Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai S Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R254 TYB is a 1997 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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