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N18 ANT

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,435 mi
Last recorded150,435 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 ANT
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 150,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 150,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,609 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 144,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 141,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 140,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 135,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 131,685 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 126,504 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2010 126,441 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N18 ANT is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 86,745 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 N18 ANT, 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 30 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N18 ANT registered?

N18 ANT is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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