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E398 FRO

1988 General Motors Pontiac

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,725 mi
Last recorded60,725 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 General Motors Pontiac79,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 FRO
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,725 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 6,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 3,615 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 3,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E398 FRO is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,715 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 E398 FRO, 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 38 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 E398 FRO registered?

E398 FRO is a 1988 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E398 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E398 FRO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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