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L304 UMB

1994 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Pontiac Firebird89,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 UMB
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 144,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre Has Cut in Sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 144,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre Has Cut in Sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 143,003 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 143,003 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 141,765 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside rear foot brake performance slightly low on performance

nearside and offside rear inner wings, lower has slight corrosion

slight blow on exhaust front and rear

Fail 10 Jul 2014 141,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 139,167 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 138,841 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 136,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 134,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 132,232 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 132,205 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 131,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 128,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 122,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L304 UMB is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 89,861 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L304 UMB, 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 32 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L304 UMB is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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