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Y96 VFF

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 VFF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

parking brake poor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,090 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,087 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,379 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's worn.

osr and nsr tyre wear on outer edges, suspect under inflation.

rear brake disc's pitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

air con belt cracking on ribs.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

air con belt cracking on ribs.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,255 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2008 32,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 28,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,685 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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Y96 VFF is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y96 VFF, 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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Y96 VFF is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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