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C42 BNX

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,852 mi
Last recorded77,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Fiero62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 BNX
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns rear axle joint swivel slight play, rear discs corroded

os rear brake binding

Fail 17 May 2011 77,843 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

brake discs corroded, fuel pipes corroded.handbrake sticking os,

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 76,538 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2007 75,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,095 miles

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

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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C42 BNX is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C42 BNX, 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 C42 BNX registered?

C42 BNX is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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