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R531 TKR

1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,368 mi
Last recorded116,368 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment95,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 TKR
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 116,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 116,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,775 miles

also unable to view welded repaires in full due to body kit

rear brakes slow to act and low reading f/discs worn

Fail 2 Mar 2006 94,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE O/SREAR TYRE O/WALL DAMAGE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R531 TKR is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 95,236 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 R531 TKR, 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 29 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 R531 TKR registered?

R531 TKR is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R531 TKR safe to buy?

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