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L8 DDG

1994 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Pontiac Firebird89,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DDG
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,109 miles

both front lower suspension arms have been welded.

front & rear pads worn.

some brake pipes rusty & fuel pipes.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,127 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,444 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 101,444 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 101,405 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure passenger (4.1.D.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 100,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

osf brake slight bind

Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

osf brake slight bind

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,667 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise - slight play in nearside inner steering rack arm

Fail 7 Sep 2011 94,997 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise - slight play in nearside inner steering rack arm

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,823 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,823 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,450 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,278 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 76,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,010 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2005 67,761 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 67,761 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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L8 DDG is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L8 DDG, 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.

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L8 DDG is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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