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R781 MWO

1998 Hyundai S Coupe

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,223 mi
Last recorded11,223 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai S Coupe90,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 MWO
MakeHyundai
ModelS Coupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,223 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates rusted away

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/r brake disc is rusty on outer face

Slight exhaust leak on front joint

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,648 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 103,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight leak from exhaust

slight bucke n/s/f wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2010 95,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight leak from exhaust

slight bucke n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,543 miles

clutch worn

front and rear discs and pads in very poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2009 88,543 miles

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

clutch worn

front and rear discs and pads in very poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 85,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise - n/s/f and o/s/f abs wires broken

Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,052 miles

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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R781 MWO is a 1998 Hyundai S Coupe in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai S Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 R781 MWO, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai S Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R781 MWO is a 1998 Hyundai S Coupe, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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