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Q243NTM

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Orange Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,994 mi
Last recorded3,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ243NTM
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 3,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 3,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 3,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 3,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 3,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 3,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but doesn't reach the ply or chords

Fail 12 May 2017 3,847 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but doesn't reach the ply or chords

Pass 11 Nov 2015 3,847 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 3,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 3,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 3,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 3,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 3,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen cracked N/S/F bottom corner

Fail 31 Oct 2009 3,847 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen cracked N/S/F bottom corner

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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Q243NTM is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Orange with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 112,504 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 Q243NTM, 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 35 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 Q243NTM registered?

Q243NTM is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is Q243NTM safe to buy?

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