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AUR 259M

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,241 mi
Last recorded32,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 259M
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,241 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion forming to underside of vehicle

undersealent to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,211 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 32,211 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,998 miles

car heavenly undersealed,exact condition of floor,chassis e.t.c unknown.

corrosion in both front floors,both outer sills,inner sills

cracks in front windscreen

play in near side track rod end,asdvise renewal.

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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AUR 259M is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUR 259M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUR 259M?

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What year was AUR 259M registered?

AUR 259M is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is AUR 259M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 259M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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