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S298 LFP

1999 General Motors Pontiac

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,120 mi
Last recorded127,120 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 General Motors Pontiac91,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 LFP
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 127,120 miles

exhaust knocking

n/s front tyre worn

n/s track rod end rubber boot has small cut

o/s front tyre has nail in tread

rear tyre sidewall has small lumps

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 123,223 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 110,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 110,703 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fromt brake pads are getting low

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,549 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,549 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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S298 LFP is a 1999 General Motors Pontiac in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S298 LFP, 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.

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What year was S298 LFP registered?

S298 LFP is a 1999 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S298 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 LFP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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