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C5 OTA

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 OTA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,546 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,194 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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C5 OTA is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 106,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 OTA, 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 39 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 OTA registered?

C5 OTA is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C5 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 OTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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