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D21 UKB

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 4995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,547 mi
Last recorded109,547 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 UKB
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 109,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 109,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 108,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 107,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 107,815 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 103,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 100,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 100,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 99,478 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 98,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 98,811 miles

slight split front exhaust pipe

nearside @ offside front inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,272 miles

some corrosion nearside @ offside front inner sills

Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 93,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

nearside @ offside front inner sills corroded

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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D21 UKB is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 4,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D21 UKB, 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 D21 UKB registered?

D21 UKB is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D21 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 UKB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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