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PJI 226

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,649 mi
Last recorded148,649 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Firebird86,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 226
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 148,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 147,518 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 147,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 145,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 144,536 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 144,536 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lights not poping up when activated (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 144,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf lower arm has slight play in rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns aim incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush osf lower arm has slight play in rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure excessive up and down play in the top of steering column at adjustment point. (2.1.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 143,462 miles

Both front brakes dragging slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2015 143,462 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Both front brakes dragging slightly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 136,619 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 136,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 136,595 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 133,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 131,714 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 129,919 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 11,945 miles

right front brake pulling only just within limits

Fail 29 Nov 2005 119,087 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PJI 226 is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PJI 226, 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.

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What year was PJI 226 registered?

PJI 226 is a 1996 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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