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B385 RHC

1985 Pontiac Fiero

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Fiero67,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB385 RHC
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also d laminated both lower corners, (8.3.1d)

Nearside head light aim low,

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 111,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold, (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also d laminated both lower corners, (8.3.1d)

Nearside head light aim low,

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,239 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,477 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 109,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,137 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 109,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 109,125 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 109,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 109,074 miles

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

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

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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B385 RHC is a 1985 Pontiac Fiero in Silver 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 B385 RHC, 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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B385 RHC is a 1985 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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