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P225 PND

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Purple Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,139 mi
Last recorded59,139 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 PND
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 59,139 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 59,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% nearside low effect (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,218 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked and perrished

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked and perrished

Offside Front tyre badly cracked and perrished

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and perrished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,164 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 58,164 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear h/brake lever partly seized.

coolant leak.

fuel lines corroded,

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,320 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

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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P225 PND is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Purple with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P225 PND, 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 P225 PND registered?

P225 PND is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P225 PND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 PND shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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