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S314 LFP

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,443 mi
Last recorded146,443 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Pontiac Firebird82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 LFP
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 146,443 miles

front no plate in windscreen

front pads wearing down

Pass 4 May 2012 146,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 145,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 140,681 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 140,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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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S314 LFP is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 82,334 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 S314 LFP, 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 27 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S314 LFP registered?

S314 LFP is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S314 LFP safe to buy?

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