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Y842 TGB

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,962 mi
Last recorded62,962 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 TGB
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,962 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

front tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2010 62,957 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front discs corroded

front tyres perished

oil level low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,585 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 59,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,518 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 51,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,628 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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Y842 TGB is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y842 TGB, 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 Y842 TGB registered?

Y842 TGB is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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