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S55 USA

1998 General Motors Pontiac

Gold Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,953 mi
Last recorded30,953 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 General Motors Pontiac38,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 USA
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 30,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 30,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 30,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 30,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 29,765 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,142 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2007
Pass 24 May 2006 12,568 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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S55 USA is a 1998 General Motors Pontiac in Gold with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S55 USA, 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

How do I check the history of S55 USA?

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What year was S55 USA registered?

S55 USA is a 1998 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S55 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 USA shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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