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R48 JSC

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 JSC
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 105,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 105,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 104,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 99,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 96,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,346 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 94,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 90,838 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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R48 JSC is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R48 JSC, 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 R48 JSC registered?

R48 JSC is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R48 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 JSC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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