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P261 YDS

1998 General Motors Pontiac

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,358 mi
Last recorded82,358 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 General Motors Pontiac38,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 YDS
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,358 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 82,358 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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P261 YDS is a 1998 General Motors Pontiac in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 38,882 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 P261 YDS, 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 28 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P261 YDS registered?

P261 YDS is a 1998 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P261 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 YDS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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