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J37 HMX

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,220 mi
Last recorded129,220 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Pontiac Firebird82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 HMX
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 129,220 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 124,047 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 124,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 114,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 108,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 104,745 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 104,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J37 HMX is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 82,334 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 J37 HMX, 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 27 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J37 HMX registered?

J37 HMX is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is J37 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J37 HMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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