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J820 ATO

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,851 mi
Last recorded116,851 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Pontiac Firebird104,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 ATO
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,225 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 107,220 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 105,233 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 105,233 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 100,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to off side rear tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Jul 2007 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 98,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside head lamp unit stays up when switched off

Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 90,855 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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J820 ATO is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J820 ATO, 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 J820 ATO registered?

J820 ATO is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J820 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J820 ATO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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