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Y481 GNJ

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,347 mi
Last recorded92,347 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 GNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,347 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,347 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,528 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,388 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,213 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,965 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 57,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2006 52,460 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 52,458 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y481 GNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,656cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y481 GNJ, 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 Y481 GNJ registered?

Y481 GNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y481 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 GNJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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