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R631 KAB

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,524 mi
Last recorded86,524 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Pontiac Firebird80,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 KAB
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,524 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 79,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 79,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 May 2007 76,853 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 76,836 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,728 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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R631 KAB is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 80,093 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 R631 KAB, 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 29 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R631 KAB registered?

R631 KAB is a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R631 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 KAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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