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Y281 LCS

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Gold Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,556 mi
Last recorded83,556 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 LCS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 83,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,416 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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Y281 LCS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Gold with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,438 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 Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y281 LCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y281 LCS registered?

Y281 LCS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y281 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y281 LCS shows 6 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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