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R567 ATR

1998 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,953 mi
Last recorded182,953 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Pontiac Firebird98,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 ATR
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 182,953 miles

Coolant leak slight from radiator area ()

Fail 26 Feb 2026 182,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.51 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 180,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 178,958 miles

Front tyres cracking. replacement recommended.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 178,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres cracking. replacement recommended.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 177,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/side rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 174,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 172,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 171,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 167,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 163,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 156,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear bushes perished (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perished (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 152,686 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 152,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 143,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,602 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 131,602 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,324 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R567 ATR is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 98,323 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 R567 ATR, 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 28 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R567 ATR registered?

R567 ATR is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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