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Y291 GDW

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,380 mi
Last recorded82,380 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 GDW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 78,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,240 miles

front reg plate cracked - rear reg plate fading - some corrosion mid to rear exhaust box - some play n/s outer track rod end - o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge aprx 3mm

Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate cracked front brake pads low aprx 70% worn rear brake pads low aprx 70% worn slight play n/s outer track rod end

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,587 miles

front reg plate cracked front brake pads low aprx 70% worn rear brake pads low aprx 70% worn slight play n/s outer track rod end

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,393 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 60,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

front no-plate cracked general corrosion along exhaust system

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,834 miles

front no-plate cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,834 miles

front no-plate cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,048 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit †front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2006 41,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit †front number plate cracked

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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Y291 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y291 GDW, 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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Y291 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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