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R909 OCE

1998 Pontiac Firebird

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,080 mi
Last recorded142,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Pontiac Firebird98,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 OCE
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 142,080 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 142,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 123,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 109,997 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 30 Mar 2007 97,330 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 96,713 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R909 OCE is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R909 OCE, 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 R909 OCE registered?

R909 OCE is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R909 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 OCE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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