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N936 WTT

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,525 mi
Last recorded95,525 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 WTT
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise underside undersealed

Pass 5 May 2021 94,367 miles

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise underside undersealed

Fail 5 May 2021 94,367 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise underside undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,000 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise underside undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,000 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise underside undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,566 miles

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise underside undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise underside undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,331 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,935 miles

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

advise coolant leak

advise nsf headlamp glass cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,811 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 brake discs corroded and pitted inside face

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 48,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 41,054 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 41,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 33,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 33,218 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

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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N936 WTT is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N936 WTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N936 WTT registered?

N936 WTT is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N936 WTT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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