1996 General Motors Pontiac 5.7L Petrol · P10 OCB
1996 General Motors Pontiac (5.7L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 210,825 km. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- GENERAL MOTORS PONTIAC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Odometer
- 210,825 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P10 OCB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 210,825 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P10 OCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 General Motors Pontiac (P10 OCB) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed co2 very high (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
P10 OCB Odometer History
- 05/03/2022210,692 km
- 11/04/2023210,750 km+58 km
- 29/05/2025210,804 km+54 km
- 11/07/2025210,825 km+21 km
Average of roughly 40 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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