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N472 GNP

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN472 GNP
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,078 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 126,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 126,028 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

50% of hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front brakes have slight bind

noise when rear wheels rotated

offside front tyre bald on edges,nearside front bald outer edge very low tread inner edge

play in offside front track rod end

rear brake balance poor

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,531 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f a roal bar like boshes worn

Fail 11 Sep 2013 120,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f a roal bar like boshes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2010 116,048 miles

front tyres starting to crack around sidewalls

rear tyres starting to crack between treads.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 116,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Coolant leak

front tyres starting to crack around sidewalls

rear tyres starting to crack between treads.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine and transmission oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2009 113,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2008 111,085 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 110,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 107,625 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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N472 GNP is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N472 GNP, 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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N472 GNP is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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