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GX51 MWU

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MWU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,020 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 95,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,710 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 90,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,342 miles

engine managment light on

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine managment light on

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,939 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,939 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,951 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,951 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,882 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,088 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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GX51 MWU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX51 MWU, 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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GX51 MWU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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