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MDF 519V

1988 General Motors Pontiac

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,630 mi
Last recorded78,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 General Motors Pontiac79,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 519V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

power box slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 77,870 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 77,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 77,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,166 miles

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

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

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Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 76,673 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 76,246 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 76,217 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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MDF 519V is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,715 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 MDF 519V, 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 38 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MDF 519V is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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