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R588 EEW

1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,172 mi
Last recorded112,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment95,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 EEW
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe Special Equipment
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 112,172 miles

Right hand front disc slight run out

Right hand front suspension top mounting slight perishing and cracking

Fail 7 May 2009 112,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both sills fitted with plastic cover sills both sills at back excessivly corroded full inspection can be accesed when cover removed

Right hand front disc slight run out

Right hand front suspension top mounting slight perishing and breaking away

Pass 1 May 2008 103,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 97,691 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 8 May 2006 89,751 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 89,751 miles

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

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

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 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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R588 EEW is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R588 EEW, 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 R588 EEW registered?

R588 EEW is a 1997 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R588 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 EEW shows 6 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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