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X117 GMV

2001 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,910 mi
Last recorded48,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Pontiac Firebird46,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX117 GMV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,900 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,543 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 35,049 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

not all higher level stop lights are working

parking brake lever comes up very high

play in the steering coloum?

rear bumper security?

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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X117 GMV is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 46,742 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 X117 GMV, 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 25 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X117 GMV registered?

X117 GMV is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X117 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X117 GMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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