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E254 RCV

1988 Hyundai Pony

Black Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 RCV
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,237 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,903 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 79,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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E254 RCV is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Black with a 1,238cc 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 E254 RCV, 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 E254 RCV registered?

E254 RCV is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E254 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E254 RCV 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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