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H8 KDE

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,891 mi
Last recorded61,891 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 KDE
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 61,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 61,816 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,756 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 61,732 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014
Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 43,321 miles

slight play in steering colum

Fail 30 May 2008 43,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in steering colum

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,269 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 21,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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H8 KDE is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 80,093 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 H8 KDE, 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 29 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H8 KDE registered?

H8 KDE is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H8 KDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 KDE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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