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H438 JLE

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,592 mi
Last recorded207,592 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 JLE
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 207,592 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Sep 2020 207,592 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Slight exhaust blow

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 198,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 189,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 189,091 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort foot (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 182,675 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,826 miles

Offside middle o/s inner sill corroded.

Pass 23 May 2015 169,147 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf floor to sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 168,591 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2014 168,586 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 168,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear light lens cover cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 163,754 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 162,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 158,766 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

some play in steering

Pass 24 Jun 2008 156,572 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 155,705 miles

handbrake just acheives minimum efficiency

Pass 8 Jul 2006 154,982 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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H438 JLE is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H438 JLE, 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 H438 JLE registered?

H438 JLE is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 3 July 1991.

Is H438 JLE safe to buy?

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