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W253 PJR

2000 Hyundai Coupe

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,613 mi
Last recorded37,613 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Coupe74,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 PJR
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 37,613 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers and suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 37,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers and suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 37,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipes corroded

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 37,591 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipes corroded

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body and underbody has age related corrossion.

Fail 19 Jul 2024 37,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body and underbody has age related corrossion.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components have age related corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 37,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components have age related corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate is badly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,993 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is corroded and has a leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components are badly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 36,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is corroded and has a leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components are badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion underbody and on suspension components

fuel filler neck badly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2021 36,693 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion underbody and on suspension components

fuel filler neck badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2020 36,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion under body and on suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2019 35,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2018 34,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2018 34,800 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded leaking (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side walls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2017 34,275 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,808 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,958 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 28,597 miles

front flexies poor due to corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2012 28,597 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front flexies poor due to corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 27,543 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 26,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 22,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,369 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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W253 PJR is a 2000 Hyundai Coupe in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 74,876 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W253 PJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W253 PJR is a 2000 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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