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J872 TPM

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Pontiac Firebird104,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 TPM
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 122,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 120,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front mirror slightly insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,220 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 112,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 103,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 100,310 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 100,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 97,374 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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J872 TPM is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J872 TPM, 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 J872 TPM registered?

J872 TPM is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J872 TPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J872 TPM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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