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SP51 LFA

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,074 mi
Last recorded69,074 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 LFA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,074 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,536 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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)

front number plate cracked but n ot likely to be misread

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,204 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP51 LFA is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SP51 LFA, 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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What year was SP51 LFA registered?

SP51 LFA is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is SP51 LFA safe to buy?

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