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C791 MGN

1986 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,370 mi
Last recorded111,370 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Firebird71,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC791 MGN
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 111,370 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,699 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,262 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 110,189 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 109,947 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,079 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 108,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,464 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,775 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 107,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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C791 MGN is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C791 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C791 MGN registered?

C791 MGN is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C791 MGN safe to buy?

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