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Y116 LJM

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,653 mi
Last recorded129,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 LJM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,653 miles

CV boots well perished.

EML on.

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar bushes in a poor condition.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 129,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CV boots well perished.

EML on.

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar bushes in a poor condition.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 122,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr roll bar bush play, nsr droplink play, cv boots cracking, fuel pipes corroded, nsf tyre very much on limit, osf tyre on limit, nsr tyre on limit edge

welding done thick underseal, not see well

Fail 26 Jul 2012 122,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr roll bar bush play, nsr droplink play, cv boots cracking, fuel pipes corroded, nsf tyre very much on limit, osf tyre on limit, nsr tyre on limit edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,763 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 114,742 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn - corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,931 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,209 miles

engine light on...rear wiper split...nearside headlamp aim on lower limit...sump corroded...exhaust corroded...slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,167 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 80,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

fuel lines corroded

light knocking from steering when turning left

sump corroded

tested in damp conditions

Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,312 miles

front no plate damaged,rear tyres worn unevenly. †

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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Y116 LJM is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y116 LJM, 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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Y116 LJM is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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