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C448 JAF

1986 Pontiac Fiero

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,026 mi
Last recorded116,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Fiero62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC448 JAF
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 115,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both brake hoses poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2023 115,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,119 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 113,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 112,505 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 111,674 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 110,593 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 109,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 106,183 miles

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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C448 JAF is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C448 JAF, 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 C448 JAF registered?

C448 JAF is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C448 JAF safe to buy?

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