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Y162 SUR

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,074 mi
Last recorded62,074 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 SUR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 62,074 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2012 46,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,851 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,845 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,030 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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Y162 SUR is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y162 SUR, 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 Y162 SUR registered?

Y162 SUR is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y162 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y162 SUR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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