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H253 GCR

1990 Pontiac Firebird

Purple Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,228 mi
Last recorded51,228 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Firebird75,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 GCR
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 51,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 48,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyres have slight cracks 245/50/16

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,084 miles

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,940 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 42,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,500 miles

battery tray slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,813 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside handbrake cable fouling exhaust

rear brake imbalence high

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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H253 GCR is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird in Purple with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 H253 GCR, 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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What year was H253 GCR registered?

H253 GCR is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H253 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H253 GCR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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