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Y492 XEO

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 XEO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,045 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight worn

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 53,117 miles

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

all anti roll bar bushes have slight play

front cv boots slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and has slight damage to outer wall

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,890 miles

Both headlight lens reducing beam pattern

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,230 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 29,973 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 23,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,114 miles

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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Y492 XEO is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y492 XEO, 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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What year was Y492 XEO registered?

Y492 XEO is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y492 XEO safe to buy?

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