Pontiac Firebird MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Pontiac Firebird. Check any Firebird by registration number below.

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84.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.5%

vs Pontiac Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Pontiac Firebird — MOT Reliability Overview

The Pontiac Firebird has an average MOT pass rate of 84.8%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the Pontiac brand average of 83.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Firebird is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT are seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type. If you are preparing your Firebird for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Pontiac Firebird, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Pontiac Firebird performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 30 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1997

Based on 30 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1996

Based on 31 vehicles

22.6%Poor

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

11.5%

1995

Based on 47 vehicles

80.9%Good

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

8.8%

1994

Based on 71 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.8%

1993

Based on 53 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

1992

Based on 34 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1991

Based on 31 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

1989

Based on 31 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

1988

Based on 33 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 173 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Pontiac average: 83.3%

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

Top MOT Failures — Pontiac Firebird

The most common reasons a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type

25.5%

Pontiac Firebird Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Pontiac Models

Compare MOT reliability across Pontiac models.

Pontiac GTO

75.0% pass rate

Pontiac Trans Sport

90.0% pass rate

Pontiac Trans Am

90.0% pass rate

Pontiac Solstice

81.8% pass rate

Pontiac Transam

82.1% pass rate

Pontiac Firebird Trans-am

80.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac Firebird — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Pontiac Firebird MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Pontiac Firebird?

The average MOT pass rate for the Pontiac Firebird is 84.8% compared to the Pontiac average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Pontiac Firebird?

The most common MOT failures on the Pontiac Firebird are: Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type (25.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Pontiac Firebird reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 84.8%, the Pontiac Firebird is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Pontiac Firebird?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Pontiac Firebird?

Typical mileage for the Pontiac Firebird: 75,450 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Firebird to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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