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P182 UEW

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,902 mi
Last recorded117,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 UEW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 117,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight inopretive

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat' joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy nothing to compare it too ! (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lense broken and is a quarter full of water ! (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 115,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat' joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy nothing to compare it too ! (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lense broken and is a quarter full of water ! (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2015 111,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 May 2015 111,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer side lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,909 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,909 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,191 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 95,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 95,143 miles

Small hole in the nearside steering rack gaiter

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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P182 UEW is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 80,093 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 P182 UEW, 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 29 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P182 UEW is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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