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R8 FOG

1999 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,450 mi
Last recorded122,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 General Motors Pontiac91,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FOG
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,080 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,588 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,366 miles

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

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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R8 FOG is a 1999 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 91,026 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 R8 FOG, 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 27 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 R8 FOG registered?

R8 FOG is a 1999 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R8 FOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FOG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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