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R524 VGC

1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment86,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 VGC
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 80,381 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,381 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,381 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,521 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 75,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake pipe coated not tested

kick on front brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2006 69,371 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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R524 VGC is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R524 VGC, 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 R524 VGC registered?

R524 VGC is a 1998 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R524 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 VGC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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