MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advisory comments as per previous vt32 with additional comment; n/s headlight motor sticking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
oily residue around power steering pipes, slight end float in both rear wheel bearings, exhaust system very noisy but no signs of leakage.tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 215/60/16 w (front) h fitted to rear
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N488 OAE is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N488 OAE, 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 N488 OAE registered?
N488 OAE is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N488 OAE safe to buy?
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