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XLG 789R

2005 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

719 mi
Last recorded719 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Pontiac Firebird62,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 789R
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 719 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,115 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed by exhaust silencer (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed slightly (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust noisy

Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,622 miles

Exhaust loud

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 94,622 miles

Exhaust loud

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,368 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,368 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,331 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,165 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,313 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,945 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 76,872 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,872 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,974 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 74,974 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front bushes of rear leaf springs perished,but no excessive movement evident at present,advise renewal

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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XLG 789R is a 2005 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 62,823 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 XLG 789R, 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 21 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XLG 789R is a 2005 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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