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B175 EVW

1985 Pontiac Fiero

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,925 mi
Last recorded57,925 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Fiero67,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB175 EVW
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,925 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to steel covers over pipes

Fail 17 Mar 2012 57,972 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to steel covers over pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,793 miles

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2008 55,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,159 miles

Foot and hand brake performances just passible.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight unbalance on front brakes.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 55,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight unbalance on front brakes.Drage on o/s/r hand brake.

fOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST PASSIBLE

Pass 27 May 2006 52,805 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2006 52,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Pontiac Fiero?

Based on 743 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
brake binding 26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
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B175 EVW is a 1985 Pontiac Fiero in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1985 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 67,121 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 Fiero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B175 EVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Fiero typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B175 EVW is a 1985 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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