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ELV 159L

2002 General Motors Pontiac

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,984 mi
Last recorded25,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 General Motors Pontiac43,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELV 159L
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 25,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 23,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 21,546 miles

Front windscreen wipers poor

Fail 13 Jul 2021 21,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 20,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,323 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2015 16,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,200 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 10,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,790 miles

hand brake application uneven when both wheels run together advice attension

hand brake lever travel high advise attension

Fail 2 Jun 2009 8,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

front indecator lamp covers showing signs of heat damage

hand brake application uneven when both wheels run together advice attension

hand brake lever travel high advise attension

noted on test battery insecure mounting bolt loose

noted on test screw missing from driver side head lamp eye brow cover

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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ELV 159L is a 2002 General Motors Pontiac in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 43,825 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 ELV 159L, 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 24 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ELV 159L registered?

ELV 159L is a 2002 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is ELV 159L safe to buy?

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