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E197 OEW

1988 Hyundai Pony

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,630 mi
Last recorded39,630 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 OEW
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 39,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 38,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 37,345 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 35,715 miles

both front track rod ends just servicable

excessive corrosion to both front outer wings and off side inner wing(under battery tray) but not within prescribed area

Fail 10 May 2006 35,715 miles

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

both front track rod ends just servicable.

excessive corrosion to both front outer wings and off-side front inner wing ( under battery tray ) but not within prescribed area.

How Reliable is the Hyundai Pony?

Based on 23,379 MOT tests across 5,434 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,526
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,478
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 886
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 823
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E197 OEW is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 Pony fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E197 OEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Pony typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E197 OEW registered?

E197 OEW is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E197 OEW safe to buy?

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