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C855 XLK

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,127 mi
Last recorded89,127 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Fiero62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC855 XLK
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 89,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met -nearside weak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle only just made the required efficiency - recommend adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Nov 2019 87,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 85,335 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

indicators slow to flash - recommend repairing

Pass 20 May 2014 84,690 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 20 May 2014 84,690 miles

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

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

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

clutch hydraulic pipe corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,678 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 82,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 77,780 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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C855 XLK is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C855 XLK, 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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C855 XLK is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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