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J849 PKK

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,733 mi
Last recorded74,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Pontiac Firebird104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 PKK
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,186 miles

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

corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills & repairs to n/s/f floor

corrosion on rear part of main brake pipes

fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 178,127 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 178,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 178,096 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside outer taillight not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion nearside rear wheelarch

Slight play in steering idler arm

Bonnet dosent stay in up position

Pass 19 May 2012 166,215 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 155,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 153,745 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 145,130 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 145,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 127,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J849 PKK is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J849 PKK, 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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J849 PKK is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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