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EX51 VLN

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,536 mi
Last recorded61,536 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VLN
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Offside Front tyre rubber perished

Fail 17 Aug 2017 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre rubber perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rubber perished (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Offside Front tyre rubber perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,528 miles

Chip in screen out of A zone

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,996 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,048 miles

both n/s tyres cracking all over.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,349 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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EX51 VLN is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX51 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 VLN registered?

EX51 VLN is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 VLN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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