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P71 UEW

1997 General Motors Pontiac

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,682 mi
Last recorded82,682 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 General Motors Pontiac69,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 UEW
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge and perished

movement battery

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 62,659 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,004 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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P71 UEW is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P71 UEW, 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 P71 UEW registered?

P71 UEW is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P71 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 UEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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