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Y502 GAP

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,096 mi
Last recorded64,096 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 GAP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 64,096 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint At bulkhead (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust connecting flange heavily corroded and weak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight perishing

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

Slight corrosion of center exhaust and joints

Slight corrosion of front and rear brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight perishing

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

Slight corrosion of center exhaust and joints

Slight corrosion of front and rear brake discs

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,547 miles

Both front tyres begining to perish

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres begining to perish

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,470 miles

both headlamp lenses misty but good pattern

both rear tyres on ware limit

engine managment lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,151 miles

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are acceptable

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,151 miles

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

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

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are acceptable

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,368 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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Y502 GAP is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y502 GAP, 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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Y502 GAP is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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