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L167 XHW

1994 General Motors Pontiac

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,933 mi
Last recorded51,933 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 General Motors Pontiac56,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 XHW
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 51,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2009 49,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracked slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2008 49,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracked up

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 48,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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L167 XHW is a 1994 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 1994 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 56,038 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 L167 XHW, 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 32 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L167 XHW registered?

L167 XHW is a 1994 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L167 XHW safe to buy?

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