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G1 KTT

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 KTT
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,724 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,704 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 120,704 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 120,704 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 120,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 118,685 miles

battery loose

front lower wishbones rusting on surfaces

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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G1 KTT is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 86,745 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 G1 KTT, 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 30 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G1 KTT registered?

G1 KTT is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is G1 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 KTT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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