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Y891 EJR

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 EJR
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 114,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 110,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,618 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 106,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,130 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 99,130 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,047 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear no. plate slightly detroirated

Fail 17 Jul 2009 95,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear no. plate slightly detroirated

Fail 16 Jul 2008 79,004 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,509 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 43,568 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 43,383 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y891 EJR is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y891 EJR, 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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Y891 EJR is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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