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J641 ARC

1991 General Motors Pontiac

Grey Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,419 mi
Last recorded167,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 General Motors Pontiac104,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ641 ARC
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 167,419 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 162,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 162,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 155,028 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 155,028 miles

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 153,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear fuel lines have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2011 152,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 152,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 152,547 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 May 2010 152,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 151,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 151,153 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 149,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 148,292 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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J641 ARC is a 1991 General Motors Pontiac in Grey with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 104,902 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 J641 ARC, 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 35 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J641 ARC registered?

J641 ARC is a 1991 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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