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L804 HEN

1993 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,385 mi
Last recorded177,385 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Pontiac Firebird106,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL804 HEN
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 177,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Minor corrosion found on underbody, suspension and subframes

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 175,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 165,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 161,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general body and suspension corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Oct 2017 161,804 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,728 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,699 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 149,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 141,371 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 127,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 126,538 miles

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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L804 HEN is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L804 HEN, 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

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What year was L804 HEN registered?

L804 HEN is a 1993 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L804 HEN safe to buy?

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