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B786 ETW

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,300 mi
Last recorded95,300 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB786 ETW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 89,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded unable to inspect fully.

movement in adjustable steering column.

oil leak[s].

power steering hose from pump damp no visable leak at time of test.

unable to fully inspect front steering and suspension componenets due to fractured chassis.

windscreen washers weak just acceptable.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,766 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 88,632 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

all seat belt anchor points covers missing

brake pedal anti-slip worn

chassis repair under steering box

power steering belt loose

Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,647 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 84,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,600 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 81,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering belt needs adjusting

Rubber fuel pipe rubbing on steering linkage

Splitting on brake pedal rubber

Fail 9 Feb 2006 81,565 miles

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

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

Service 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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B786 ETW is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B786 ETW, 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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What year was B786 ETW registered?

B786 ETW is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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