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RL02 DVR

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,238 mi
Last recorded130,238 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 DVR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

images weak on headlights

rear brake pipes greased

sills corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 122,216 miles

Headlight beam image on o/s is poor

N/s inner cv gaitor weeping grease

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

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

Slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 12 Apr 2013 113,947 miles

Clutch fluid level low

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,900 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Clutch fluid level low

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 107,028 miles

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

N/s/r tyre perished and slightly mishaped

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 107,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/s/r tyre perished and slightly mishaped

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,186 miles

N/S/R seatbelt not checked. Child seat fitted.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 90,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake discs are in a poor condition.

N/S/R seatbelt not checked. Child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 89,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre out of shape 195/60h15

o/s/r tyre out of shape 195/60h15

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,496 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,496 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,417 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 34,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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RL02 DVR is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RL02 DVR, 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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RL02 DVR is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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