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E497 CBL

1987 Hyundai Pony

Red Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,852 mi
Last recorded60,852 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 Hyundai Pony53,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 CBL
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,852 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,779 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 59,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,549 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,812 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 55,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,831 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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E497 CBL is a 1987 Hyundai Pony in Red with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E497 CBL, 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 E497 CBL registered?

E497 CBL is a 1987 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E497 CBL safe to buy?

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