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E297 HPX

1987 Hyundai Pony

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1987 Hyundai Pony53,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE297 HPX
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2006 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen damaged out side swept area †rear light lenses slightly discoloured †both rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode †both rear floor pans starting to corrode

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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E297 HPX is a 1987 Hyundai Pony in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 53,181 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 E297 HPX, 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 39 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E297 HPX registered?

E297 HPX is a 1987 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E297 HPX safe to buy?

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