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P1 TAU

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,673 mi
Last recorded161,673 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 TAU
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 161,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 154,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 150,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 144,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 133,101 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 133,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 131,835 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 132,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 132,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 122,598 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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P1 TAU is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P1 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P1 TAU registered?

P1 TAU is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P1 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 TAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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