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E856 CGK

1988 General Motors Pontiac

Yellow Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 General Motors Pontiac79,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE856 CGK
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 86,060 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 86,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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E856 CGK is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac in Yellow with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E856 CGK, 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 E856 CGK registered?

E856 CGK is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E856 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E856 CGK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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