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M53 UMJ

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,999 mi
Last recorded134,999 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 UMJ
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 134,999 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 134,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,686 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 134,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 134,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 134,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 122,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 106,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,392 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,395 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 85,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 83,887 miles

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

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

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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M53 UMJ is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M53 UMJ, 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 M53 UMJ registered?

M53 UMJ is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 18 January 1995.

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