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H797 LNA

1990 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3135cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,476 mi
Last recorded202,476 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Firebird75,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 LNA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,135cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 202,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 202,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 202,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 202,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 202,204 miles

car has under seal under body

Pass 17 Mar 2018 202,113 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Mar 2018 202,113 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2017 202,095 miles

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

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

surface corrsion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 201,945 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 201,696 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 201,689 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 201,269 miles

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

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

Nearside front sill corroded

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

Offside front sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 200,762 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 200,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 200,451 miles

sure face rust underneth x2 sills

Fail 13 Jan 2012 200,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

sure face rust underneth x2 sills

Pass 2 Jun 2008 200,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 197,969 miles

n/s/f view mirror detoriated

Fail 1 Jun 2007 197,969 miles

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

n/s/f view mirror detoriated

Pass 29 Apr 2006 191,931 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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H797 LNA is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,135cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H797 LNA, 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 H797 LNA registered?

H797 LNA is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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