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BRN 308V

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 308V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,715 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,159 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,694 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,639 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 86,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 86,585 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2010 85,827 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

drop arm ball joint slight play

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 85,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 84,787 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 83,018 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 82,760 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 60,820 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 60,803 miles

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?

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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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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BRN 308V is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 November 1985.

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