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RV02 YMU

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,971 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 88,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,572 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 78,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,711 miles

Bonnett safety catch seized and repaired at station.

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,711 miles

Bonnett safety catch seized and repaired at station.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,564 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 49,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 YMU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV02 YMU registered?

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

Is RV02 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 YMU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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