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LJ51 GCV

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,487 mi
Last recorded139,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GCV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 139,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,660 miles

Advise full brake check

Advise rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Jan 2014 130,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Advise full brake check

Advise rear brake pads low

Advise rear brake pipes badly rusted

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,703 miles

Advise front outer cv boots perished

Fail 16 Nov 2011 123,249 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 123,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 123,010 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 122,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 120,321 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 115,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,492 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 113,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 110,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 110,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 108,172 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 108,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f brake not releasing fully

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 GCV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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