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L114 SGW

1994 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

309,319 mi
Last recorded309,319 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Pontiac Firebird89,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 SGW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 309,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 307,757 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 306,248 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 303,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 301,670 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 297,531 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 292,546 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 292,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 287,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 287,862 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 285,674 miles

poor headlight pattern

tyres getting perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 283,054 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 283,054 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013
Fail 18 Oct 2013 282,034 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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L114 SGW is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 89,861 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 L114 SGW, 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 32 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 L114 SGW?

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What year was L114 SGW registered?

L114 SGW is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L114 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L114 SGW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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