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E298 REL

1988 Hyundai Pony

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 REL
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,189 miles

previous weld repairs to both outer sills

Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

previous weld repairs to both outer sills

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

differential/gearbox knock when going backwards

Fail 31 Mar 2008 78,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

differential/gearbox knock when going backwards

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,147 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 78,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion along sills

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 77,914 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 coil springs corroded

nearside rear cluster damaged

oil leak

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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E298 REL is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E298 REL, 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 E298 REL registered?

E298 REL is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E298 REL safe to buy?

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