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F746 MJB

1989 Hyundai Pony

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,826 mi
Last recorded72,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Hyundai Pony52,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 MJB
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,799 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 59,914 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,344 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,827 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front wing and both sills corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,174 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 50,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,163 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 48,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,990 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 46,990 miles

Electrical wiring insecure in car (1.9.2a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing detached (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,809 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 46,809 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,452 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,435 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,368 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,693 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,295 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 36,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,468 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,468 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 34,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,625 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,452 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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F746 MJB is a 1989 Hyundai Pony in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 52,655 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 F746 MJB, 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 37 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F746 MJB is a 1989 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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