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C233 RRR

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,205 mi
Last recorded65,205 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Fiero62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC233 RRR
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,923 miles

all brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2014 63,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,459 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all round breake disc

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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C233 RRR is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C233 RRR, 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 40 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C233 RRR registered?

C233 RRR is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C233 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C233 RRR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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