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F378 TLJ

1988 Hyundai Pony

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,479 mi
Last recorded45,479 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF378 TLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,479 miles

all coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre + rear tyres all heavily perished on sidewalls

rear silencer leaking

slight uneven braking to rear brakes

welding heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre + rear tyres all heavily perished on sidewalls

rear silencer leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,715 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 44,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,413 miles

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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F378 TLJ is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F378 TLJ, 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 F378 TLJ registered?

F378 TLJ is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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