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JOE 288W

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,195 mi
Last recorded107,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 288W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 107,195 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 104,263 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 100,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 30 Sep 2022 100,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,116 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,660 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 97,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 86,160 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 82,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 76,358 miles

rear tyre outer walls cracked and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,055 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 66,916 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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JOE 288W is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1995 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,106 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 JOE 288W, 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 31 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOE 288W?

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What year was JOE 288W registered?

JOE 288W is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is JOE 288W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOE 288W shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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