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J897 EFM

1992 Hyundai Pony

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Hyundai Pony68,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 EFM
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 83,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,883 miles

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

front number plate damaged & deteriorated should be replaced

rear axle/coil mountings corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2006 79,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

nearside lower ball jont cover split

rear axle at coil mountings corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2005 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J897 EFM is a 1992 Hyundai Pony in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J897 EFM, 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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J897 EFM is a 1992 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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