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Y797 ERG

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Gold Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

79,769 mi
Last recorded79,769 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 ERG
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,769 miles

both rear discs are rusty

eng light is on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

poss clutch/gearbox fault requires road test

Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,766 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear discs are rusty

eng light is on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

poss clutch/gearbox fault requires road test

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,572 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gear box is noisy

Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gear box is noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,887 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 66,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,490 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 65,490 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,198 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 48,981 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 48,919 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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Y797 ERG is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Gold with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,438 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 Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y797 ERG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y797 ERG registered?

Y797 ERG is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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