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Pontiac Firebird

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 5,700 cc

L74 YVVMOT history

L74 YVV is a black petrol Pontiac Firebird first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,942 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L74 YVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L74 YVV was last recorded at 109,942 miles on 23 Aug 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,400 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,942 miles
  • 2021 – 109,400 miles
  • 2014 – 108,809 miles
  • 2011 – 107,983 miles
  • 2010 – 105,086 miles
  • 2009 – 104,609 miles
  • 2008 – 100,047 miles
  • 2007 – 93,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,942 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,942 miles
    Test number
    388976676705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,400 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    476719447586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    875109444293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,809 miles (+826)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    948349544213
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  5. Pass107,983 miles (+2,897)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    397500451415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside /nearside front discs slightly pitted
  6. Pass105,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    290899580497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,086 miles (+477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    761017380139
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  8. Pass104,609 miles (+18)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    222922219261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall ( not to cords )
    • NoteCuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall ( not to cords )
    • NoteOffside + nearside front track rod end ball joint covers split
    • NoteOffside + nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes perished
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover split
  9. Fail104,591 miles (+4,544)2 failures3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,591 miles
    Test number
    310979199152
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall ( not to cords )
    • NoteCuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall ( not to cords )
    • NoteOffside + nearside front track rod end ball joint covers split
    • NoteOffside + nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes perished
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover split
  10. Pass100,047 miles (+14)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,047 miles
    Test number
    112697858133
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEmissions tested to non cat spec (Imported vehicle)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside front antiroll bar bushes worn
    • NotePlay in nearside front antiroll bar drop link
    • NoteSlight ply in steering column u.j.
  11. Fail100,033 miles (+6,759)10 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,033 miles
    Test number
    471190348199
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NotePlay in steering clumn U.J
    • NotePlay nearside antiroll bar link
  12. Pass93,274 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    194347067061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L74 YVV

Does L74 YVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L74 YVV is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L74 YVV?
The MOT on L74 YVV is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L74 YVV done?
L74 YVV was recorded at 109,942 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2026, an average of 856 miles a year.
Has L74 YVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L74 YVV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on L74 YVV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L74 YVV find?
L74 YVV passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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