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K1 PCH

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,042 mi
Last recorded175,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 PCH
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 175,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sets of front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod rusty, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 174,553 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 173,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 173,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 165,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake needs attention n/s reading 85kgf o/s reading 219 kgf

Fail 21 Jun 2018 165,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 165,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake only just met requeirments at 16%

Pass 7 Jun 2016 142,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 136,984 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 136,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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K1 PCH is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 80,093 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 K1 PCH, 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 29 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K1 PCH is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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