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F11 RBD

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Other 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,701 mi
Last recorded103,701 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 RBD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 103,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 103,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 103,620 miles

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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F11 RBD is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 5,000cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 80,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F11 RBD, 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 29 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F11 RBD?

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What year was F11 RBD registered?

F11 RBD is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is F11 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 RBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F11 RBD have outstanding finance?

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