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Y859 TFA

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,631 mi
Last recorded58,631 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 TFA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,620 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,507 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 pads low & discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,233 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes at rear corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s door/sill damaged

wiper blades split

Fail 26 Aug 2008 49,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes at rear corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s door/sill damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,438 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 45,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 131,882 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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Y859 TFA is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y859 TFA, 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 Y859 TFA registered?

Y859 TFA is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y859 TFA safe to buy?

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