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E257 WGN

1987 Hyundai Pony

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,272 mi
Last recorded67,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Hyundai Pony53,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 WGN
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,885 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 60,885 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,538 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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E257 WGN is a 1987 Hyundai Pony in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 53,181 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 E257 WGN, 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 39 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E257 WGN registered?

E257 WGN is a 1987 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E257 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 WGN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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