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LJ51 GAU

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,794 mi
Last recorded59,794 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GAU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front ABS ring broken

tailgate struts weak

Fail 4 Apr 2017 59,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front ABS ring broken

tailgate struts weak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 4mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front ABS ring sensor cracked

tailgate struts weak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 4mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front ABS ring sensor cracked

tailgate struts weak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,209 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,209 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,962 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,288 miles

rear disc brakes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,920 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,245 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2009 34,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,387 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,857 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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LJ51 GAU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ51 GAU, 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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LJ51 GAU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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