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F817 RGS

1989 General Motors Pontiac

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,839 mi
Last recorded120,839 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 General Motors Pontiac70,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 RGS
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 120,839 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 120,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 120,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 115,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 115,356 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 99,882 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rust o/s outer sill

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 RGS is a 1989 General Motors Pontiac in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F817 RGS, 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.

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F817 RGS is a 1989 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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