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A188 TNK

1984 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,080 mi
Last recorded31,080 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 Pontiac Firebird65,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 TNK
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,080 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,070 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 31,050 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,755 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,147 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 30,133 miles

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?

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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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.

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