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Y246 EFT

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,169 mi
Last recorded69,169 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 EFT
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,169 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all rear suspension components corrosion

both outer sills corrosion

front no. plate damage

front shocks corrosion

mil light on

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,169 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all rear suspension components corrosion

both outer sills corrosion

front no. plate damage

front shocks corrosion

mil light on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,988 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,069 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,415 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine manegment

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,132 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes are excessively corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,349 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 37,349 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 29,739 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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Y246 EFT is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y246 EFT, 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 Y246 EFT registered?

Y246 EFT is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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