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DJO 179R

2005 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Pontiac Firebird62,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJO 179R
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 65,760 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 65,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

parking brake cable fouling on exhaust

Fail 29 May 2009 59,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

engine oil on low mark

parking brake cable fouling on exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 56,316 miles

parking brake cable fouling exhaust and chassis

Fail 16 May 2006 56,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

parking brake cable fouling chassis and exhaust

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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DJO 179R is a 2005 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 62,823 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 DJO 179R, 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 21 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DJO 179R registered?

DJO 179R is a 2005 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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