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Y522 MWL

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,080 mi
Last recorded119,080 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 MWL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 119,080 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steel wheel fitted to NSF

Pass 26 Nov 2009 111,559 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 111,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,787 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,552 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 80,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 52,299 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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Y522 MWL is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y522 MWL, 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 Y522 MWL registered?

Y522 MWL is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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