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L422 RAR

1993 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,098 mi
Last recorded197,098 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Pontiac Firebird106,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 RAR
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 197,098 miles

brake pipes covered in unknown substance

oil leak

springs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 197,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes covered in unknown substance

oil leak

slight play in both front seats

springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 182,408 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 182,408 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 180,514 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 180,514 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 179,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 179,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 175,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 175,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 173,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 173,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 171,013 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 168,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 166,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 166,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L422 RAR is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L422 RAR, 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 L422 RAR registered?

L422 RAR is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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