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S592 APM

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

264,715 mi
Last recorded264,715 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Pontiac Firebird82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 APM
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 264,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 258,453 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 258,436 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 253,103 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 253,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 247,698 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 247,693 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 241,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 239,012 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 238,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 230,969 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 222,774 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 209,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 196,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 182,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 167,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 153,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 118,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,883 miles

no specific emissions data available

Pass 18 Aug 2007 68,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,284 miles

small splits to o/s front tyre

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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S592 APM is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 S592 APM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S592 APM registered?

S592 APM is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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