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RAX 2

1996 General Motors Pontiac

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 General Motors Pontiac117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 2
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,210 miles

Offside Front cracking in the tread

Fail 22 Feb 2018 74,210 miles

Offside Front cracking in the tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,803 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,718 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 72,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe clamp broken (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,624 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,185 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,640 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,655 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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RAX 2 is a 1996 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 75%.

Across all 1996 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 117,082 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 RAX 2, 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 30 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RAX 2 registered?

RAX 2 is a 1996 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is RAX 2 safe to buy?

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