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H378 GBD

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,786 mi
Last recorded260,786 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 GBD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 260,786 miles

Free play in steering

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

Steering box drop arm has play in ball joint

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2020 260,696 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Free play in steering

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

Steering box drop arm has play in ball joint

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2019 252,869 miles

Front headlamps will not close

Nearside Front jacking point floor to sill corroded not structure

Nearside Front play in steering from drop arm

O/S N/S brake disc faces corroded

Offside Front jacking point floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear side lamp not working multiple lamps

Offside Rear stop lamp not working multiple lamps

brake pipes vcorroded

oil leak

play in steering colunm bush

play in steering detected at the wheel

power steering leak from box

steel fuel pipes corroded

underside front floor areas corroded- away from seat mounts

Fail 20 Mar 2019 252,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured roll bar link snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps will not close

Nearside Front jacking point floor to sill corroded not structure

Nearside Front play in steering from drop arm

O/S N/S brake disc faces corroded

Offside Front jacking point floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear side lamp not working multiple lamps

Offside Rear stop lamp not working multiple lamps

brake pipes vcorroded

oil leak

play in steering detected at the wheel

power steering leak from box

steel fuel pipes corroded

underside front floor areas corroded- away from seat mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2018 245,218 miles

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides front inner jacking point areas heavily corroded but not 30cm within any prescribed areas

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded front to rear

heavy oil leaks around engine, rear diff and front steering system

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

play in steering system - suggest attention

under vehicle corrosion to floor pan areas, chassis, suspension components, coil springs, front and rear inner wheel arch areas and exhaust system

Fail 22 Mar 2018 245,213 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides front inner jacking point areas heavily corroded but not 30cm within any prescribed areas

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded front to rear

heavy oil leaks around engine, rear diff and front steering system

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

play in steering system - suggest attention

under vehicle corrosion to floor pan areas, chassis, suspension components, coil springs, front and rear inner wheel arch areas and exhaust system

welding work carried out

Fail 5 Sep 2017 245,204 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and h/light motor fault (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

both sides fronts lower wings and floor pans coroded

both sides rear inner wheel archessurface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 243,575 miles

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to offside front coil spring.

corrosion to rear suspension components.

floor to sills covered in sealant.

front inner wheel arches heavily corroded.

heavy corrosion to both front floors.

heavy oil leak from rear dif.

oil leak[s].

play at steering wheel recommend investigation.

road test carried out for brakes

seatbacks will not secure in an upright position

suspect poor connection nearside front position light

Fail 13 Jul 2016 243,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to offside front coil spring.

corrosion to rear suspension components.

floor to sills covered in sealant.

front inner wheel arches heavily corroded.

heavy corrosion to both front floors.

heavy oil leak from rear dif.

nearside rear tyre underinflated.

oil leak[s].

play at steering wheel recommend investigation.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 243,569 miles

Emissions not tested engine wont idle (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

both sides front floor to wing areas damaged

both sides rear under wheel arch areas heavily corroded

free play detected at steering wheel

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

slight play in both sides front lower ball joints

weld repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2014 242,770 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 239,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 239,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 238,045 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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H378 GBD is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 3,153cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H378 GBD, 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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H378 GBD is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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