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Y972 YRY

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 YRY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,134 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 102,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,336 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,777 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 92,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,793 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2010 88,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,634 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 52,213 miles

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)

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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Y972 YRY is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y972 YRY, 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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Y972 YRY is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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