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R497 CET

1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,180 mi
Last recorded62,180 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment86,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 CET
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 62,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 59,483 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 59,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 55,434 miles

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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R497 CET is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R497 CET, 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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What year was R497 CET registered?

R497 CET is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R497 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 CET shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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