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Y626 DAU

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,345 mi
Last recorded72,345 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 DAU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,345 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 72,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,524 miles

handbrake only just requirements

Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,861 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eml light on

rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,026 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,263 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,620 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters split

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer tread, not exceeding limits

Slight movement and play in both rear antiroll bar Bush

Fail 19 Jun 2010 22,620 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters split

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer tread, not exceeding limits

Slight movement and play in both rear antiroll bar Bush

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,700 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,700 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,591 miles

advise rear antiroll bar bushes starting to give free play at the roll bar

Fail 12 Jul 2008 12,591 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)

advise rear antiroll bar bushes starting to give free play at the roll bar

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,201 miles

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

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,871 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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Y626 DAU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y626 DAU, 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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Y626 DAU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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