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H120 JCV

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 JCV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,962 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,969 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 26,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 23,099 miles

underside of vehicle suspension and brake components rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2014 229,736 miles

generally underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,916 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,699 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 18,840 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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H120 JCV is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H120 JCV, 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 H120 JCV registered?

H120 JCV is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H120 JCV safe to buy?

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