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Y52 LCS

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

842,011 mi
Last recorded842,011 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 LCS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 842,011 miles

BLUE SMOKE AT EXHAUST ?

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

NOISE AT O/S/REAR BRAKE - SPIN WHEEL ?

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

OIL LEAK AT GEAR BOX

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE CLIPS INSECURE

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

BLUE SMOKE AT EXHAUST ?

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

NOISE AT O/S/REAR BRAKE - SPIN WHEEL ?

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

OIL LEAK AT GEAR BOX

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE CLIPS INSECURE

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 78,627 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2009 72,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 72,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 May 2008 68,808 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 68,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 64,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 60,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 60,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y52 LCS is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y52 LCS, 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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Y52 LCS is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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