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VGK 890W

1979 General Motors Pontiac

Yellow Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 General Motors Pontiac50,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGK 890W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 70,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,881 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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VGK 890W is a 1979 General Motors Pontiac in Yellow with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 50,727 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 VGK 890W, 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 47 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGK 890W registered?

VGK 890W is a 1979 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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