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N842 HTU

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 HTU
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,921 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,254 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 81,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,241 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 78,431 miles

corroison of both front discs

corrosion all under vehicle

power steering pipes damp

slight corrosion to main front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 74,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 73,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,374 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N842 HTU is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N842 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N842 HTU registered?

N842 HTU is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N842 HTU safe to buy?

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