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NXI 280

1984 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 2940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,570 mi
Last recorded95,570 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Pontiac Firebird65,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 280
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 95,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 92,245 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 89,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,472 miles

corrosion and rust round suspension turrets

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,438 miles

slight play from steering pivots

underbody undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2016 89,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play from steering pivots

underbody undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play at idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

emissions not tested

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front shock absorbers soft

Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside covered in underseal ?

Fail 12 Sep 2012 88,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside covered in underseal ?

Fail 6 Apr 2007 87,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 87,718 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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NXI 280 is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 2,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 65,761 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 NXI 280, 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 42 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NXI 280 registered?

NXI 280 is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is NXI 280 safe to buy?

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