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P456 SUV

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,469 mi
Last recorded75,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 SUV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion hole at front of inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,454 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 74,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,676 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 71,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area's corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,601 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 57,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,573 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 55,573 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,319 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P456 SUV is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P456 SUV, 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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What year was P456 SUV registered?

P456 SUV is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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