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N432 RCD

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,819 mi
Last recorded114,819 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN432 RCD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 114,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil on o/s front shock

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil on o/s front shock

Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONTS (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,817 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT MISSING (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

nearside wiper split

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall deteriorated has minor cracks not deep enough to expose codes

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,518 miles

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

h/brake adjustment

knocking on vehicle from underneath when road tested

o/s/f suspension arm bush / ok time of mot

Fail 10 May 2013 95,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 91,860 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 91,079 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak flywheel area

gearbox oil leak prop seal

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2010 90,054 miles

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

hand brake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake lines slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,956 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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N432 RCD is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N432 RCD, 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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N432 RCD is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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