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Y896 TGE

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 TGE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,018 miles

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

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

engine management light staying on

fluid leak at power steering pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2015 114,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

engine management light staying on

fluid leak at power steering pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,310 miles

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

corrosion build up on suspension components

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

engine management light staying on

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 9 Jan 2014 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion build up on suspension components

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

engine management light staying on

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 16 Jan 2013 107,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion developing on suspension components

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside rear tailgate struts weak

offside rear handbrake cable/lever sticking slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2013 107,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion developing on suspension components

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside rear tailgate struts weak

offside rear handbrake cable/lever sticking slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2012 104,558 miles

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine manage ment light staying on

oil leaking at oil filter

Fail 10 Feb 2012 104,558 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine manage ment light staying on

oil leaking at oil filter

Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

fuel filter housing loose

movement in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,564 miles

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

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

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

corrosion builf up on outer edges of all brake discs

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 59,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,117 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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Y896 TGE is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y896 TGE, 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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Y896 TGE is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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