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R285 YHK

1997 Hyundai S Coupe

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai S Coupe88,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 YHK
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F caliper sticking slightly

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount corroded, not affecting overall stability of exhaust system.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,299 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 77,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,243 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 66,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 66,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R285 YHK is a 1997 Hyundai S Coupe in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R285 YHK, 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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What year was R285 YHK registered?

R285 YHK is a 1997 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R285 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 YHK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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