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C425 KTM

1986 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Firebird71,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC425 KTM
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 121,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 119,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 119,399 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 119,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both front & front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2006 116,916 miles

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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C425 KTM is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 71,229 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 C425 KTM, 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 40 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C425 KTM registered?

C425 KTM is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C425 KTM safe to buy?

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