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J618 YCG

1992 Hyundai Pony

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,236 mi
Last recorded36,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Hyundai Pony68,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ618 YCG
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,236 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 36,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 26,830 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 26,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 18,819 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 18,045 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 18,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 17,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated no clip on bottom securing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated no clip on bottom securing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 17,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 17,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,359 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has cut in but not showing cords

Fail 24 Oct 2016 16,359 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has cut in but not showing cords

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,314 miles

Nsf cut on inner side wall, but no cords exposed.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nsf cut on inner side wall, but no cords exposed.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,935 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 15,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,770 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,955 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 114,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 114,524 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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J618 YCG is a 1992 Hyundai Pony in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 68,630 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 J618 YCG, 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 34 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J618 YCG registered?

J618 YCG is a 1992 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 22 June 1992.

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The MOT history for J618 YCG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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