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Y749 FEV

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 FEV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 70,759 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel foot brake pedal (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. odd size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle very low and losing pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 59,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 59,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 59,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,705 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 58,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,210 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,391 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,391 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,767 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,134 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,655 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,851 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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Y749 FEV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y749 FEV, 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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Y749 FEV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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