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NNZ 1716

1997 General Motors Pontiac

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,198 mi
Last recorded138,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 General Motors Pontiac69,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNZ 1716
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,359 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 133,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 132,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,429 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 124,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,489 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 123,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 122,248 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 122,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 120,221 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 117,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,363 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 113,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

steering rack worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,498 miles

Oil leak

all tyres worn and cracks in tread

front wipers getting worn

small amount off brake judder

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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NNZ 1716 is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 69,922 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 NNZ 1716, 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 29 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NNZ 1716 registered?

NNZ 1716 is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NNZ 1716 safe to buy?

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