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BWX 183S

1978 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,017 mi
Last recorded94,017 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 183S
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 93,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,772 miles

corrosion appearing in both headlamp reflecturs

Pass 31 Jul 2015 918,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,524 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside undersealed preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front prop shaft oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear inner wheel arch section corroded but not within 30cm

prop shaft has slight play in bearings

underside undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,380 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 91,217 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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BWX 183S is a 1978 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BWX 183S, 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 48 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BWX 183S is a 1978 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 25 June 1978.

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