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RL02 EAW

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 EAW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,543 miles

E.C.U. light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 90,543 miles

E.C.U. light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,421 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,461 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,807 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,433 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,805 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,941 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,069 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,468 miles

rear pads worn

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,953 miles

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

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 EAW is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RL02 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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