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E798 LFL

1988 Hyundai Pony

Blue Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Pony60,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 LFL
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,914 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 83,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 82,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 82,101 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard light switch faulty,but works.[needs attention]

o/s.handbrake low effort [requires attention.]

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,101 miles

hazard light switch faulty,but works.[needs attention]

o/s.handbrake low effort [requires attention.]

Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,959 miles

n/s.track control arm bent,and o/s.handbrake low effort.require rectifying s.a.p.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,998 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 77,979 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E798 LFL is a 1988 Hyundai Pony in Blue with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 E798 LFL, 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 38 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E798 LFL registered?

E798 LFL is a 1988 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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