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RF02 YJR

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,948 mi
Last recorded97,948 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YJR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,948 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlamps misty

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 97,939 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamps misty

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,432 miles

front no plate damaged

handbrake warning lamp on

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2016 94,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both headlamps very misty

front no plate damaged

handbrake warning lamp on

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,185 miles

nearside and offside head light aims very misty

Fail 20 Nov 2015 92,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside and offside head light aims very misty

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,883 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust corroded

headlamps cloudy

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,237 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

nearside rear tyre on 3 mm & nailed

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 70,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 65,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Slight leak from osf cv boot inner clip

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,899 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,374 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 42,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,034 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 37,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,510 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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RF02 YJR is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 RF02 YJR, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF02 YJR is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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