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R1 FJJ

1997 General Motors Pontiac

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,799 mi
Last recorded45,799 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 General Motors Pontiac69,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 FJJ
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak diff ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 44,866 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,577 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Pair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Pair (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension components

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,855 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 28 Jan 2014 42,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight cracking on fuel cap seal.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,511 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wear on n/s front inner brake disc.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 41,318 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,318 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,385 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting on floor

various brake pipes coverd

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,393 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 23 Jan 2009 36,248 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,805 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside rear lamp

slight oil leak from back axle

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,399 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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R1 FJJ is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R1 FJJ, 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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R1 FJJ is a 1997 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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