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L8 PTA

1995 General Motors Pontiac

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 General Motors Pontiac102,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 PTA
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 68,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 67,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in protective wrapping, unable to fully inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Metal brake pipes covered in protective wrapping, unable to fully inspect

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 118,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,028 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 117,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,469 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,643 miles

all tyres outer side wall / treads edges slightly perished/ deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 101,546 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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L8 PTA is a 1995 General Motors Pontiac in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1995 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 102,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 PTA, 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 31 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L8 PTA registered?

L8 PTA is a 1995 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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