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YUY 134G

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,731 mi
Last recorded22,731 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 134G
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 22,731 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,731 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 22,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering mechanism.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering mechanism.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,731 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering and front suspension components.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,623 miles

all rubber fuel hoses starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2007 21,623 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

all rubber fuel hoses starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,535 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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YUY 134G is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 80,093 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 YUY 134G, 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 29 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YUY 134G registered?

YUY 134G is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is YUY 134G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 134G 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.

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