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F229 ELG

1988 Hyundai Pony

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 ELG
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 75,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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F229 ELG is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F229 ELG, 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 F229 ELG registered?

F229 ELG is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F229 ELG safe to buy?

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