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L5 BRD

1994 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Pontiac Firebird89,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BRD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2013 76,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Orange lights showing to front of car with white front side lights.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,015 miles

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

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

Orange lights showing to front of car with white front side lights.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,221 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 75,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,018 miles

Trailer Board fitted to meet lighting requirements - including rear fog lamp waring inside vehicle.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,597 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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L5 BRD is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L5 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 32 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 L5 BRD?

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What year was L5 BRD registered?

L5 BRD is a 1994 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L5 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 BRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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