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R634 EDB

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,039 mi
Last recorded97,039 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 EDB
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2019 97,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,843 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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R634 EDB is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Green 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 R634 EDB, 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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What year was R634 EDB registered?

R634 EDB is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R634 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 EDB 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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