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RVP 342G

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,556 mi
Last recorded4,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVP 342G
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 4,556 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 4,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 3,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 3,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 1,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,008 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 96,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 92,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,123 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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RVP 342G is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVP 342G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVP 342G?

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What year was RVP 342G registered?

RVP 342G is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is RVP 342G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVP 342G shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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