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F505 UHJ

1989 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,051 mi
Last recorded71,051 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 General Motors Pontiac70,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 UHJ
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,177 miles

n/s mirror glass loose

Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror glass loose

Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,177 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 69,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 69,177 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,177 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,524 miles

damage to front of lower sills

front shocks becoming slightly weak †front passenger seat back hard to lock upright †beam pattern weak

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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F505 UHJ is a 1989 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 70,092 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 F505 UHJ, 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 37 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F505 UHJ registered?

F505 UHJ is a 1989 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F505 UHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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