MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
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)
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
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?
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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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