MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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))
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))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
underside corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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?
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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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