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W278 RVT

2000 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,548 mi
Last recorded143,548 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Coupe74,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 RVT
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2015 143,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 126,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sil covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2013 118,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 118,261 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 108,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 108,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 95,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 95,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 95,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 78,226 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre flat

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Wiper rubbers separating off blades at edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,226 miles

Engine sump corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre flat

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Wiper rubbers separating off blades at edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,458 miles

Engine sump corroded

Offside front wheel rim has a flat spot on it

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 70,458 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front wheel rim has a flat spot on it

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 54,065 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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W278 RVT is a 2000 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W278 RVT, 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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W278 RVT is a 2000 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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