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J782 MRL

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Pontiac Firebird104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ782 MRL
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 83,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 83,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,735 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 83,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,735 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 83,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,735 miles

All tyres cracking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,735 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 83,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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J782 MRL is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 J782 MRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J782 MRL registered?

J782 MRL is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J782 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J782 MRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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