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Y791 XAV

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,870 mi
Last recorded53,870 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 XAV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,870 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tears in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wear

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks/tears in tread area of offside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 50,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wear

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks/tears in tread area of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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brake metal pipes surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/f wiper smeery

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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brake metal pipes surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/f wiper smeery

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,130 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 31,434 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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Y791 XAV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y791 XAV, 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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Y791 XAV is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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