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M514 RNB

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,046 mi
Last recorded127,046 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM514 RNB
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 127,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,045 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 126,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 126,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 126,138 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 125,469 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 119,959 miles

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

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

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

general corroded under side

slight weap from o/s/r hub seal

Fail 15 Oct 2009 119,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corroded under side

slight weap from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 2 Aug 2008 117,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 113,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 111,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M514 RNB is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M514 RNB, 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 M514 RNB registered?

M514 RNB is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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