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J888 GTA

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 GTA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,820 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 98,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 91,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 85,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 84,314 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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J888 GTA is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 112,504 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 J888 GTA, 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 35 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J888 GTA?

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What year was J888 GTA registered?

J888 GTA is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J888 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 GTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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