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WAN 1L

1991 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

16,851 mi
Last recorded16,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 General Motors Pontiac104,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAN 1L
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 16,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 16,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator under frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 16,423 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 16,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 15,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 14,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 12,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill waxed oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 12,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 11,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 8,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 6,448 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,462 miles

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

headlight image poor

hi level

Pass 25 Aug 2012 4,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 3,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 2,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 524 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19 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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WAN 1L is a 1991 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1991 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 104,902 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 WAN 1L, 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 35 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WAN 1L registered?

WAN 1L is a 1991 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is WAN 1L safe to buy?

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