MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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previous weld repairs to both outer sills
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
differential/gearbox knock when going backwards
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion along sills
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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