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M359 ELD

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,999 mi
Last recorded180,999 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 ELD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 180,999 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 179,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 178,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 178,899 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 178,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 178,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 177,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 173,568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 162,460 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 162,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 159,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,714 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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M359 ELD is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M359 ELD, 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 M359 ELD registered?

M359 ELD is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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