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MWL 960S

1990 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,071 mi
Last recorded52,071 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Firebird75,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 960S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,071 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,024 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 51,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,070 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,797 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 48,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,042 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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MWL 960S is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 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 MWL 960S, 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 36 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MWL 960S registered?

MWL 960S is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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