CarVerify

Free Car Check

H981 JBG

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,356 mi
Last recorded39,356 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 JBG
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
View full Pontiac Firebird reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 39,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 38,867 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 38,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 34,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 340,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,157 miles

front seats will not secure in upright position operating correctly as per customers hand book

Fail 30 Sep 2010 30,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,897 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 22,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,910 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
Full Pontiac Firebird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H981 JBG 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 88.2%.

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 H981 JBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H981 JBG?

You can check the full history of H981 JBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H981 JBG registered?

H981 JBG is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H981 JBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H981 JBG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H981 JBG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H981 JBG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.