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E242 CYJ

1988 Hyundai Pony

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,851 mi
Last recorded53,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 CYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,851 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear sections of sills under vehicle.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO THE LIMIT

Front number plate is in poor condition.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON TREAD DEPTH.

Slight play in offside front lower swivel joint.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,311 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 52,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads appear to be worn low.

Front number plate is damaged but still readable.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to legal limit.

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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E242 CYJ is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E242 CYJ, 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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How do I check the history of E242 CYJ?

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What year was E242 CYJ registered?

E242 CYJ is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E242 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 CYJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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