CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y498 RTP

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,823 mi
Last recorded86,823 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 RTP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 86,823 miles

airbag light on

Pass 19 May 2011 84,802 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 81,363 miles

airbag light on

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2010 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,077 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,077 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 74,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 74,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,224 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 63,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y498 RTP is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc 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 Y498 RTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y498 RTP?

You can check the full history of Y498 RTP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y498 RTP registered?

Y498 RTP is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y498 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 RTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y498 RTP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y498 RTP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.