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Y799 FYB

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,491 mi
Last recorded79,491 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 FYB
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2013 79,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both steering rack gaiters insecure

Engine oil level low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,220 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,001 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y799 FYB is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y799 FYB, 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 Y799 FYB registered?

Y799 FYB is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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