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X171 KTG

2001 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,778 mi
Last recorded46,778 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Pontiac Firebird46,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 KTG
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 41,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2006 38,549 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no No plates shown

water in nearside mainbeam lamp unit

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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X171 KTG is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X171 KTG, 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 X171 KTG registered?

X171 KTG is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X171 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X171 KTG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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