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H270 PVW

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,626 mi
Last recorded178,626 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 PVW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 178,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 176,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 176,211 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 174,151 miles

n/s inner sill at front corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 20 Apr 2017 174,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner sill at front corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 23 Apr 2016 170,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 166,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 164,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 162,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 160,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 159,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 156,402 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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H270 PVW is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H270 PVW, 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 H270 PVW registered?

H270 PVW is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H270 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H270 PVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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