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MCZ 8997

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,411 mi
Last recorded62,411 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 8997
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 62,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak join between front pipe and cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,628 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 33,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine MIL indicates a fault

front outer cv boots badly perished

offside steering rack inner clip loose,boot secure

rear brake application a bit uneven

rear brakes juddering slightly

Fail 31 May 2013 33,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine MIL indicates a fault

front outer cv boots badly perished

offside steering rack inner clip loose,boot secure

rear brake application a bit uneven

rear brakes juddering slightly

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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MCZ 8997 is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MCZ 8997, 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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MCZ 8997 is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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