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G626 RCK

1990 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Firebird75,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG626 RCK
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 144,028 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR CARRIER CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside FULL LEGNTH SILL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside SILL FULL LENGTH UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 141,078 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2024 140,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower front/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2023 136,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material right front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 136,442 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps painted (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 128,167 miles

Emissions not tested soooting machine up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,889 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 125,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 125,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,365 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 125,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 124,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 124,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 123,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,887 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 121,887 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 121,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 119,429 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 119,428 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 117,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 114,719 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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G626 RCK is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1990 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 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 G626 RCK, 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 36 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G626 RCK is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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