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J500 TEX

1995 General Motors Pontiac

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,275 mi
Last recorded123,275 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 General Motors Pontiac102,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 TEX
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 122,312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 121,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 120,273 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,253 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,072 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 114,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,824 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,073 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 108,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 107,021 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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J500 TEX is a 1995 General Motors Pontiac in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1995 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 102,677 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 J500 TEX, 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 31 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 J500 TEX?

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What year was J500 TEX registered?

J500 TEX is a 1995 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J500 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 TEX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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