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N99 USA

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,200 mi
Last recorded36,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 USA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 36,200 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 36,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,933 miles

Both rear tyres low and nail in nearside rear

Corrosion to inner and outer sills chassis rails floors and inner wheel arches

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 95,931 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres low and nail in nearside rear

Corrosion to inner and outer sills chassis rails floors and inner wheel arches

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 95,493 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 95,490 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolantlight on

headlamp motor stiking

Pass 28 Dec 2007 92,800 miles

o/s/front tyre void to inner edge rear silencer weak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 86,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,464 miles

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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N99 USA is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N99 USA, 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

How do I check the history of N99 USA?

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What year was N99 USA registered?

N99 USA is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is N99 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 USA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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