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J982 UNA

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,260 mi
Last recorded93,260 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ982 UNA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,260 miles

Nearside Front seat belt repaired

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drivers floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner wing support insecure bolt missing

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately covers missing sharp edges (3.1.8)

front plate cracked fitted in windscreen

steering wheel slight damage

Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,260 miles

Battery insecure both batteries in engine bay and in boot (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front nose cone loose (6.1.B.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay components (1.9.2a)

Front position lamp(s) insecure both (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates with main beam (1.3.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached component wiring untidy (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drivers floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately covers missing sharp edges (3.1.8)

drivers belt stitching repaired

front plate cracked fitted in windscreen

o/s/f inner wing support insecure bolt missing???

steering wheel slight damage

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,749 miles

Exhaust back box corroded inside.

Head lights dull have lots of over spray on them.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust back box corroded inside.

Head lights dull have lots of over spray on them.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,457 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,528 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,527 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,548 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 86,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,094 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 84,094 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 79,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 79,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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J982 UNA is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J982 UNA, 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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J982 UNA is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 18 September 1991.

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