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Pontiac Firebird

Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 3,400 cc

L93 RHJMOT history

L93 RHJ is a grey petrol Pontiac Firebird first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,598 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2021
Mileage
202,598 km
At MOT on 13 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,492 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L93 RHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

L93 RHJ was last recorded at 202,598 km on 13 Nov 2021, 1,059 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,539 km · 12 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,059 km
Average per year
5,492 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 202,598 km
  • 2020 – 201,539 km
  • 2019 – 194,436 km
  • 2018 – 192,634 km
  • 2017 – 189,392 km
  • 2016 – 186,596 km
  • 2015 – 185,296 km
  • 2013 – 178,190 km
  • 2012 – 163,179 km
  • 2011 – 152,426 km
  • 2010 – 136,427 km
  • 2008 – 128,322 km
  • 2007 – 122,942 km
  • 2006 – 117,398 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,598 km
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension is corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,598 km (+1,059)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,598 km
    Test number
    105120866083
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension is corroded
  2. Pass201,539 km (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    201,539 km
    Test number
    901871119979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail201,512 km (+7,076)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,512 km
    Test number
    912408817871
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass194,436 km (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    194,436 km
    Test number
    628425148158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,634 km (+250)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    192,634 km
    Test number
    625866890071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail192,384 km (+2,992)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,384 km
    Test number
    566962198121
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  7. Pass189,392 km (+2,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    189,392 km
    Test number
    977346990693
    • AdvisoryRear discs getting worn and rusty
    • AdvisoryTail pipe has a slight leak
  8. Pass186,596 km (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    186,596 km
    Test number
    491977672886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,296 km (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    185,296 km
    Test number
    337507405086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,190 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    178,190 km
    Test number
    899376293224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail178,190 km (+15,011)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,190 km
    Test number
    755764393234
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass163,179 km (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    163,179 km
    Test number
    628883392229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail163,176 km (+10,750)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,176 km
    Test number
    856420392292
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass152,426 km1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    152,426 km
    Test number
    396053571423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteFuel filter rusty
    • NoteSuspension rusty
  15. Pass136,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    136,429 miles
    Test number
    871695370282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,427 km4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,427 km
    Test number
    384575940490
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered
  17. Pass132,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    353346739296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,259 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    653193639214
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  19. Pass128,322 km (+5,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    128,322 km
    Test number
    893169848297
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass122,942 km (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    122,942 km
    Test number
    313763247291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,398 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    117,398 km
    Test number
    294220336182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteMetal pipe to n/s/r starting to corrode
    • NoteMetal pipe tp o/s/r starting to corrode

Questions about L93 RHJ

Does L93 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L93 RHJ expired on 11 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L93 RHJ?
The MOT on L93 RHJ expired on 11 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L93 RHJ done?
L93 RHJ was recorded at 202,598 km at its MOT on 13 Nov 2021, an average of 5,492 km a year.
Has L93 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L93 RHJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L93 RHJ 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 L93 RHJ find?
L93 RHJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear suspension arm fractured; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear direction indicator likely to become detached, and 6 more.

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