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M156 XKU

1995 General Motors Pontiac

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,316 mi
Last recorded15,316 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1995 General Motors Pontiac102,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 XKU
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 15,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,950 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 24,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 24,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 19,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 19,346 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 17,024 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 17,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance only just met

Pass 4 Jan 2016 10,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake performance only just met

Pass 27 Dec 2014 8,386 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 8,331 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 5,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 31 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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M156 XKU is a 1995 General Motors Pontiac in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M156 XKU, 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 M156 XKU registered?

M156 XKU is a 1995 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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