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R666 PTJ

1998 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,495 mi
Last recorded67,495 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Pontiac Firebird98,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 PTJ
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,495 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in offside front & offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,686 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in offside front & offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 41,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,970 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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R666 PTJ is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R666 PTJ, 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 R666 PTJ registered?

R666 PTJ is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R666 PTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R666 PTJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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