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R48 JAR

1998 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,962 mi
Last recorded42,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 General Motors Pontiac38,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 JAR
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 42,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WIPERS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

steering rack gaiters starting to show signs of a leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 25,337 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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R48 JAR is a 1998 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R48 JAR, 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 R48 JAR registered?

R48 JAR is a 1998 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R48 JAR safe to buy?

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