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Y98 GDM

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 GDM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rust treatment (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise sills and under side rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,275 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 23 Jul 2018 73,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front FRONT DISCS WORN

Rear CAN NOT CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS BRAKES STUCK ON

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,033 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear couldn't check wheel bearing due to seized wheel ?

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust baffles rattling around

Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear couldn't check wheel bearing due to seized wheel ?

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust baffles rattling around

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,510 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,624 miles

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

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

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

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nearside front headlamp frosting

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

backbox baffles rattling inside

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,052 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 63,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,370 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,391 miles

corrosion to OSR brake pipe

Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion to OSR brake pipe

Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,870 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,924 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,670 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 48,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S/F TYRE AT 2MM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,512 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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Y98 GDM is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y98 GDM, 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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Y98 GDM is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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