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F21 BRD

1988 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,334 mi
Last recorded82,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 General Motors Pontiac79,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 BRD
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 82,334 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,192 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 81,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 79,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,517 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 78,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 78,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 78,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount area under wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount area under wing (2.4.A.3)

suspension general corrosion

Fail 9 May 2018 78,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount area under wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount area under wing (2.4.A.3)

suspension general corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 77,418 miles

under side of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 77,091 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipe connecting to filter is corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 76,812 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 76,810 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,317 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,486 miles

PARKING BRAKE CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 69,377 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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F21 BRD is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F21 BRD, 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.

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What year was F21 BRD registered?

F21 BRD is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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