MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes tested in the rollers and with the decelrometer due to unknown vehicle weight and required wheel lock outs not being reached
Engine idles unevenly
Exhaust emissions readings low
Expired tax disc on display
Front brakes pulsating in service
Front lower suspension arms rusted
Front upper suspension arm mounting bushes perished and worn
Play in the steering ilder pivot bush
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front lower suspension arms rusted and bushes perished
Front shock absorber mounting bushes perished
Front top suspension arm mounting bushes perished
HC content high at engine idle speed
Slight play in both drop links
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front lower suspension arms rusted and bushes perished
Front shock absorber mounting bushes perished
Front top suspension arm mounting bushes perished
Slight play in both drop links
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
all wheel bearings slight play
drop arm ball joint slight play
o/s/f brake disc corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion around o/s front lower wing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?
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BRN 308V is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BRN 308V, 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 BRN 308V registered?
BRN 308V is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 November 1985.
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