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2339 DP

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,115 mi
Last recorded99,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2339 DP
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,999 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 96,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 93,023 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

headlights stay in open position intermittantly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 92,929 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

headlights stay in open position intermittantly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 89,436 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 89,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,410 miles

Advisory list from test:452432826316 still stand.

Fail 18 Nov 2006 83,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front + Rear suspension coil springs are corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake flexi hose metal ferrules are quite corroded.(Advise early replacement.)

Slight free play in steering box.

Slight play detected in offside front wheel bearing.

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

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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2339 DP is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 84,589 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 2339 DP, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2339 DP is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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