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B17 RJC

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Purple Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,146 mi
Last recorded218,146 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RJC
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 218,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 216,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 216,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2015 216,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 208,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 187,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 166,355 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery loose

Fail 27 Apr 2012 166,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery loose

Fail 14 Apr 2012 165,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 148,692 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 148,661 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the reg plate is layed on dash board

i could not get any of the foot brakes to lock out

rear lights not clearly visible due to a smoked perspec cover

Fail 3 Mar 2010 142,876 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

repair to sill covered with sealer so full inspection of weld not possible

Pass 3 Mar 2010 142,876 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

repair to sill covered with sealer so full inspection of weld not possible

Fail 26 Feb 2010 142,842 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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B17 RJC is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Purple with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 112,504 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 Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B17 RJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 35 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B17 RJC registered?

B17 RJC is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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