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MGZ 1011

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,529 mi
Last recorded164,529 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Pontiac Firebird104,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1011
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 164,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 164,524 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 164,524 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking At the top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not functioning correctly (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working Remains on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers sun visor missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2019 164,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 159,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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MGZ 1011 is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 104,404 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 MGZ 1011, 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 34 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 MGZ 1011 registered?

MGZ 1011 is a 1992 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is MGZ 1011 safe to buy?

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