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TCD 117R

1982 General Motors Pontiac

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1982 General Motors Pontiac80,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 117R
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,860 miles

battery has temporary clamp fixing

exhaust headers have slight leaks

exhaust system noisy

first steering joint has slight play

windscreen scratched and damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,784 miles

exhaust system noisy

first steering joint has slight play

o/s exhaust header has leak

steering noisy on lock

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2014 93,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system noisy

first steering joint has slight play

o/s exhaust header has leak

o/s track rod end nut not locked

steering noisy on lock

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight age related underside surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battary insecure

rear brakes only just in balance

Fail 18 Jul 2012 95,561 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battary insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,340 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

bootlid key barrell missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,340 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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TCD 117R is a 1982 General Motors Pontiac in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 80,911 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 TCD 117R, 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 44 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCD 117R registered?

TCD 117R is a 1982 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is TCD 117R safe to buy?

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