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PFO 276

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,502 mi
Last recorded4,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFO 276
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 4,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 4,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 4,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 3,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 3,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 3,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 2,620 miles

sympathetic road brake test performed

Pass 21 Sep 2010 960 miles

sympathetic brake test performed

Pass 14 Oct 2009 3 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,442 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,442 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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PFO 276 is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PFO 276, 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 PFO 276?

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What year was PFO 276 registered?

PFO 276 is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is PFO 276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFO 276 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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