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E981 WJC

1987 Hyundai Pony

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,163 mi
Last recorded87,163 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Hyundai Pony53,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 WJC
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 87,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

gear linkage broken

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cooling fan not cutting in, engine running hot

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,871 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2008 73,867 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2007 73,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 72,618 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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E981 WJC is a 1987 Hyundai Pony in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E981 WJC, 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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E981 WJC is a 1987 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 29 September 1987.

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