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M278 VMB

1994 Hyundai Pony

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Pony66,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 VMB
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 96,203 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,837 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 91,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,725 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,499 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 79,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,934 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre Sidewalls Perished/Worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2005 55,663 miles

catalyst loose & rattleing

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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M278 VMB is a 1994 Hyundai Pony in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,914 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 M278 VMB, 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 32 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M278 VMB is a 1994 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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