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N245 EAR

1996 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,728 mi
Last recorded67,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 EAR
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,305 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 63,303 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 59,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 57,509 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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N245 EAR is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N245 EAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N245 EAR registered?

N245 EAR is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N245 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N245 EAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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