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M177 HBJ

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 HBJ
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,551 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls slightly split

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

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,185 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 89,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 89,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 89,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,335 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 87,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M177 HBJ is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M177 HBJ, 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.

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What year was M177 HBJ registered?

M177 HBJ is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M177 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M177 HBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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