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J991 WAV

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Pontiac Firebird104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 WAV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 83,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 82,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,664 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,297 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,663 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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J991 WAV is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J991 WAV, 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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What year was J991 WAV registered?

J991 WAV is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J991 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J991 WAV shows 7 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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