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R849 ENF

1998 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,331 mi
Last recorded131,331 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Pontiac Firebird98,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 ENF
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 131,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 131,172 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 129,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 124,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 121,778 miles

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

drivers seat upright support slightly loose

Pass 13 Jun 2009 108,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 105,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,132 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 83,234 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 83,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside wing indicator lens missing

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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R849 ENF is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R849 ENF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R849 ENF registered?

R849 ENF is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R849 ENF safe to buy?

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