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Y214 RDL

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 RDL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,409 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 106,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,115 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 98,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SLIGHT WEAR.

OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SLIGHT WEAR.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,866 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,558 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,726 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXIBLE IN POOR CONDTION.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,615 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,615 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,337 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 66,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,431 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,581 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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Y214 RDL is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y214 RDL, 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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Y214 RDL is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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