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Y998 WHH

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,861 mi
Last recorded29,861 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 WHH
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 29,861 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 27,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,744 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 18,744 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 17,223 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,982 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 14,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 13,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,195 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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Y998 WHH is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y998 WHH, 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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What year was Y998 WHH registered?

Y998 WHH is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y998 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 WHH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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