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F971 SLJ

1988 Hyundai Pony

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,247 mi
Last recorded54,247 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 SLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 54,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,662 miles

both lower front ball joint dust seals perished

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 144,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

both lower front ball joint dust seals perished

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,613 miles

offside front seat belt of non standard desighn.belt not stalk type buckle.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,350 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both rear tyres showing sighns of perishing sidewalls

n/s main chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,861 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2005 19,019 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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F971 SLJ is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F971 SLJ, 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 F971 SLJ registered?

F971 SLJ is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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