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P4 KAE

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,581 mi
Last recorded54,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 KAE
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 54,478 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,906 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 50,906 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,899 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

major oil leak

steering creaks

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,248 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,026 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,501 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,503 miles

near side and off side front metal brake pipes corroded (armour casings corroded)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,662 miles

near side front and off side front brake pipes corroded. wire covers makes it difficult to check the pipe fully.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,343 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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P4 KAE is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P4 KAE, 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 P4 KAE registered?

P4 KAE is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P4 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 KAE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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