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Y342 RBK

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

103,915 mi
Last recorded103,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 RBK
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 103,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

o/ & n/s rear anti roll bar links worn

o/s seat belt slight fraying

Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wiper is split

Fail 20 May 2010 87,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

enginr management warning light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,882 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 78,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,172 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 69,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate poor

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,392 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 9 Feb 2007 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,873 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake imbalance at 20%

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,873 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front brake imbalance at 20%

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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Y342 RBK is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 Y342 RBK, 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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Y342 RBK is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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