MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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R878 KGK is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R878 KGK, 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 R878 KGK registered?
R878 KGK is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is R878 KGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R878 KGK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R878 KGK have outstanding finance?
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