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Y998 GNJ

2001 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,312 mi
Last recorded140,312 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Coupe68,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 GNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 140,308 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet too high (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable broken and missing (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable to brake caliper missing (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,815 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 138,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 135,643 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Condensation within nearside front indicator.

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches and rear suspension subframe.

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

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

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

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

Offside front washer jets require adjustment.

Offside side light dim and only just adequate.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 135,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2013 131,960 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 131,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,308 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 121,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front drake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,614 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 111,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,378 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 96,060 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,878 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,093 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,273 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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Y998 GNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,470 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 Y998 GNJ, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y998 GNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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