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W596 XEW

2000 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,946 mi
Last recorded40,946 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 2000 Pontiac Firebird49,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 XEW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,946 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 40,882 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

incorrect wattage bulb fitted to offside rear tail light

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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W596 XEW is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,611 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 W596 XEW, 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 26 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W596 XEW?

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What year was W596 XEW registered?

W596 XEW is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 22 August 2000.

Is W596 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W596 XEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W596 XEW have outstanding finance?

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