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RV02 YRP

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,911 mi
Last recorded105,911 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YRP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 105,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 105,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars and perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroding

Fail 9 May 2019 103,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern and lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,553 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,536 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt almost to excess (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine burns oil

nearside and offside rear sills corroding

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,536 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt almost to excess (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine burns oil

nearside and offside rear sills corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 metal almost to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated almost to excess

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 92,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 metal almost to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated almost to excess

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,441 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,114 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv gaiters perished

rear tyres wearing slightly on outer tread

Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,114 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv gaiters perished

rear tyres wearing slightly on outer tread

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres light cracking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted tread

nearside wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,303 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

cuts in offside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

offside front ant roll bar d bush has play

offside rear ant roll bar d bush has play

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,709 miles

front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test!

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorating!

Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test!

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorating!

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,875 miles

front registration plate damaged!

Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fan belt/s squealing!

front registration plate damaged!

washers out of alignment!

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,766 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front registration plate damaged!

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,978 miles

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

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

n/s bulb holder faulty rec. new one

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,448 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,682 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 YRP is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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