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J888 KNR

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3135cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 KNR
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,135cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 160,775 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 160,775 miles

Direction indicator not working nsf, osf, side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 160,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 160,416 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,386 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 160,386 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 160,342 miles

steering mechanism has slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2019 160,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

steering mechanism has slight play

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 KNR is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,135cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J888 KNR, 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.

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J888 KNR is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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