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V8 RLK

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Pontiac Firebird82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RLK
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 64,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 59,506 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,044 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Rear Diff leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 58,044 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust snapped (7.3.A.1)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Rear Diff leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,047 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,058 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,442 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 473,156 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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V8 RLK is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V8 RLK, 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 V8 RLK registered?

V8 RLK is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V8 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 RLK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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