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F817 DOL

1988 General Motors Pontiac

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,999 mi
Last recorded106,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 General Motors Pontiac79,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 DOL
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 106,999 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,999 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 106,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,998 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 106,998 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 106,995 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 104,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,295 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 104,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,181 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 100,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 100,794 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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F817 DOL is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F817 DOL, 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 F817 DOL registered?

F817 DOL is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F817 DOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F817 DOL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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