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RV02 YLJ

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlight deteriouratated but beam image still correct

Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,184 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front headlight deteriouratated but beam image still correct

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 91,709 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,144 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,104 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,651 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 45,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 41,618 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,500 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 YLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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