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P509 FTA

1997 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

124,260 mi
Last recorded124,260 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 General Motors Pontiac69,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 FTA
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 122,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 121,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17 slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from several locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,621 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,130 miles

slight cut on n s r tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,795 miles

oil on engine

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,021 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 67,604 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 67,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P509 FTA 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 95.5%.

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 P509 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P509 FTA registered?

P509 FTA is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P509 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 FTA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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