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P130 HUX

1997 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,216 mi
Last recorded51,216 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 General Motors Pontiac69,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 HUX
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 51,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 49,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 45,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,263 miles

All under body, chassis, structure covered with under sill

Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,374 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,210 miles

Coolant light on

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 41,210 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant light on

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 33,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,716 miles

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

all covers on brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 28,169 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,517 miles

brake pipe covers rusty

underside components rusty

Pass 24 May 2010 27,467 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s n/s front wishbones rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,258 miles

handbrake 18%

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,247 miles

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

brake pipes covered

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,119 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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P130 HUX is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P130 HUX, 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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P130 HUX is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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