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Y249 RCR

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 RCR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,552 miles

20 spots of corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,552 miles

20 spots of corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,042 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs wearing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 81,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs wearing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,063 miles

both front outer c.v boots perishing

chip in windscreen

front brake pads thin

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 66,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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Y249 RCR is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y249 RCR, 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 Y249 RCR registered?

Y249 RCR is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y249 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 RCR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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