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RX51 AYL

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,161 mi
Last recorded54,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 AYL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,161 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,054 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 47,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,972 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,965 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RX51 AYL is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,138 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 RX51 AYL, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 AYL registered?

RX51 AYL is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is RX51 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 AYL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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