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S952 BBV

1998 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,099 mi
Last recorded112,099 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Pontiac Firebird98,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 BBV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

offside outer sill slightly distorted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 107,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 106,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 106,509 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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S952 BBV is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S952 BBV, 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 S952 BBV registered?

S952 BBV is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S952 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S952 BBV shows 7 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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