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P686 XOU

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,466 mi
Last recorded40,466 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 XOU
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,288 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 159,960 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 18 Apr 2009 159,767 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

crackin lower part of windscreen - not in drivers view of road

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 12 Feb 2009 159,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 158,573 miles

as initial test

Fail 7 Mar 2007 158,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 154,960 miles

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

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

centre brakelight only 50percent working

n/s front tyre near limit as wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2006 154,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P686 XOU is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P686 XOU, 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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P686 XOU is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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