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2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 CSV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,952 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,894 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,676 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,566 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,567 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,567 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F WIPER BLADE LOOSE

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,380 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,312 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

some wear on brake pedal antislip.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,612 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Off side front tyre outer wall perished

Off side rear tyre outer wall perished

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Off side front tyre outer wall perished

Off side rear tyre outer wall perished

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 58,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,974 miles

same as before

Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on the outer side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 37,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GN51 CSV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN51 CSV, 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.

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GN51 CSV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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