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Y656 DDC

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 DDC
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,049 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,818 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,025 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake levers sticking

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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Y656 DDC is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue 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 Y656 DDC, 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 Y656 DDC registered?

Y656 DDC is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y656 DDC safe to buy?

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