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F18 BRD

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,848 mi
Last recorded55,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Pontiac Firebird82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 BRD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 53,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,898 miles

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

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

n/s/rear antiroll bar mounting rubbers slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 32,348 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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F18 BRD is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 82,334 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 F18 BRD, 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 27 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F18 BRD registered?

F18 BRD is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is F18 BRD safe to buy?

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