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J221 COO

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Grey Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,408 mi
Last recorded170,408 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 COO
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 170,408 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 170,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 170,402 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 170,402 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 170,976 miles

Most of the vehicles brake pipes have surface corrosion and have been greased

Pass 5 Jul 2011 170,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 170,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 168,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 166,601 miles

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

suspension soft

Pass 1 Aug 2008 162,167 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 162,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 157,432 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 157,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 154,373 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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J221 COO is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Grey with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J221 COO, 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 J221 COO registered?

J221 COO is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J221 COO safe to buy?

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