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H12 UST

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,388 mi
Last recorded60,388 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 UST
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread heavily deteriorated

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread heavily deteriorated

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Sump area ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 59,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread heavily deteriorated

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread heavily deteriorated

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Sump area ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,160 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,355 miles

nearside front tyre worn to the outer tred and perished close to the cords

nearside rear indicator lense missing

offside front tyre perished to the outer tred

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,478 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,239 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,239 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,121 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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H12 UST is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H12 UST, 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.

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H12 UST is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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