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RV02 YLH

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,266 mi
Last recorded126,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YLH
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,266 miles

Nail in tyre n/s front ()

both outer sills coroding

both rear wheel arches coroding

Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Nail in tyre n/s front ()

both outer sills coroding

both rear wheel arches coroding

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,328 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 90,316 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,190 miles

All metal brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,737 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 34,737 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 YLH is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

RV02 YLH is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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