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Y428 GNY

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 GNY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 96,069 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Fail 14 Jul 2011 90,790 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs pitted & corroded

slight wear brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

Fail 12 Jul 2010 82,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 63,088 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 63,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,621 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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Y428 GNY is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y428 GNY, 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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Y428 GNY is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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