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K701 OFY

1993 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,347 mi
Last recorded143,347 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Pontiac Firebird106,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 OFY
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 143,347 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jul 2021 143,343 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 24 May 2019 143,296 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 143,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 143,197 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 143,197 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL SECTION AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR SETION!

Fail 15 Nov 2011 142,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 142,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 142,785 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 142,711 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrod

Pass 5 Jun 2008 142,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 140,180 miles

front service brake out of ballance high at 24%

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2005 137,607 miles

headlight beam deflectors fitted.

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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K701 OFY is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K701 OFY, 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.

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What year was K701 OFY registered?

K701 OFY is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K701 OFY safe to buy?

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