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RV02 YLF

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YLF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,976 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 84,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,535 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 73,367 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,073 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,710 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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RV02 YLF is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV02 YLF, 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 RV02 YLF registered?

RV02 YLF is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RV02 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 YLF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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