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Y861 TGK

2001 Pontiac Firebird

Orange Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,198 mi
Last recorded35,198 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Pontiac Firebird46,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 TGK
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,198 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 35,198 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,150 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,511 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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Y861 TGK is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird in Orange with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y861 TGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y861 TGK registered?

Y861 TGK is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y861 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 TGK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y861 TGK have outstanding finance?

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