MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes are shrouded in places making assessment difficult
cannot see all brake pads to assess wear
drivers side headlight beam pattern deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes are shrouded in places making assessment difficult
cannot see all brake pads to assess wear
drivers side headlight beam pattern deteriorating
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A188 TNK is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1984 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 65,761 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 A188 TNK, 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 42 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A188 TNK registered?
A188 TNK is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A188 TNK safe to buy?
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