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N79 CJA

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Purple Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

220,155 mi
Last recorded220,155 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 CJA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 220,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective hollow (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2025 219,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL SEEPING

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 219,818 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system middle joint front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor pan corroded excessively

Pass 29 Aug 2023 218,451 miles

Front Headlamps not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail next to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 218,450 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both upper hoses from Axle to Body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Minor oil leak - Axle housing

Front Headlamps not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail next to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 215,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 215,754 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 215,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 214,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 213,189 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 213,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe to flexey hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not raise (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front side lights inop (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing switch not found (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal starting to leak

fuel pipes corroded

rear shock absorber mountings corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 212,532 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 211,181 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 209,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 208,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 208,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 208,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 203,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 202,426 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 209,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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N79 CJA is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Purple with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N79 CJA, 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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N79 CJA is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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