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J102 BVX

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,944 mi
Last recorded82,944 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Pontiac Firebird104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 BVX
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,944 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside dip beam in/op (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings offside steering idler play (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

various under body corrosion

wipers starting to split

Fail 4 May 2010 80,873 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front inner wheel arches ane chassis legs corroded

inner sills and floorpans corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror damaged

one bulb not working nearside rear sidelamp

sun visors loose

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,312 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 79,277 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,007 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 78,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,433 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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J102 BVX is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 104,404 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 J102 BVX, 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 34 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J102 BVX registered?

J102 BVX is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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