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K17 TFU

1993 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,686 mi
Last recorded100,686 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Pontiac Firebird106,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 TFU
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,944 miles

n/s/f floor to sill corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2010 95,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/f floor to sill corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,681 miles

blows from exhaust

exhaust heavily corroded

front flexies perishing

o/s/f flexie perishing

plastic skirts fitted

slight play in front wheels

Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,673 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

blows from exhaust

bonnet does not open

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake pipes corroding

front flexies perishing

plastic skirts fitted

slight play in front wheels

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,661 miles

exhuast corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

plastic skirts fitted

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2006 90,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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K17 TFU is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,075 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 K17 TFU, 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 33 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 K17 TFU?

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What year was K17 TFU registered?

K17 TFU is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K17 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 TFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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