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R519 CNE

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

230,272 mi
Last recorded230,272 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 CNE
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 230,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 225,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 224,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 224,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 224,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 223,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 220,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front light hard to open

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2015 220,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front light hard to open

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 209,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 207,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 205,435 miles

Nail in n/s outer tyre tread.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 200,190 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 200,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 191,325 miles

engine ? oil leak

nail in o/s/f tyre

presenter advised to change reg plates before test commenced

rear shock-absorbers slightly soft

Pass 26 May 2007 174,032 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 26 May 2006 149,787 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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R519 CNE is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R519 CNE, 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 R519 CNE registered?

R519 CNE is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R519 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 CNE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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