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B145 KNH

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

29,558 mi
Last recorded29,558 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB145 KNH
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,558 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 29,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 29,555 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

offside outer sill corroded and holed at front

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,294 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 26,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 26,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

inside edge of floor to inner sill and footwell badly corroded and holed at nearside front and chassis holed at nearside front

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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B145 KNH is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,812 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 B145 KNH, 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 41 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B145 KNH is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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