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E269 HCG

1988 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 General Motors Pontiac79,715 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 HCG
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020
Fail 27 Jun 2020

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,138 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 72,136 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,136 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear hand brake poor

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,135 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 71,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,618 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,684 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Pontiac?

Based on 3,114 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
fog lamp not working 57
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E269 HCG is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,715 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 General Motors Pontiac fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E269 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Pontiac typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E269 HCG registered?

E269 HCG is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E269 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E269 HCG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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