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RV02 YTZ

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Maroon Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,621 mi
Last recorded82,621 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,621 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 82,621 miles

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

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

power steering noisey on full lock

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,115 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 58,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,304 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 53,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,744 miles

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NEAR SIDE SHAFT LEEKING

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,224 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YTZ is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Maroon with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RV02 YTZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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