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RF02 YLW

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YLW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 78,945 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,532 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 45,279 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 37,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 37,086 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,972 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,972 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2008 30,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2008 30,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2007 27,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 20,253 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 YLW is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RF02 YLW, 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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What year was RF02 YLW registered?

RF02 YLW is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is RF02 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 YLW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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