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M217 SMV

1994 General Motors Pontiac

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,301 mi
Last recorded47,301 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 General Motors Pontiac56,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 SMV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 47,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 47,026 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,828 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 44,615 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,036 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,921 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,896 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,125 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 38,125 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,336 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 33,867 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,867 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,923 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 32,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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M217 SMV is a 1994 General Motors Pontiac in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M217 SMV, 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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M217 SMV is a 1994 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M217 SMV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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