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TIB 818

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,533 mi
Last recorded34,533 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 818
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 34,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 34,314 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 34,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 34,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 34,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 34,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,984 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 33,984 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 33,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,916 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 33,916 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,869 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 33,576 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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TIB 818 is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 112,504 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 TIB 818, 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 35 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIB 818 registered?

TIB 818 is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is TIB 818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 818 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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