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BIG 5051

1988 Pontiac Fiero

Maroon Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,114 mi
Last recorded75,114 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5051
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 75,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 73,548 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 73,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 72,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,143 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 71,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,472 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Surface corrosion on both front and rear subframes

Fail 8 Jun 2006 67,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BIG 5051 is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in Maroon with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 67,398 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 BIG 5051, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 5051 registered?

BIG 5051 is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BIG 5051 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5051 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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