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D276 ENV

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,296 mi
Last recorded127,296 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD276 ENV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear axle leaking oil. not affecting brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2013 127,166 miles

front & rear suspension corrosion

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.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/r axle leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 127,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear suspension corrosion

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/r axle leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 126,852 miles

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

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear suspension corrosion

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2012 126,852 miles

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.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear suspension corrosion

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 21 Sep 2011 126,552 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 126,552 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

appears to have been parked up long term

brake pipes corrosion,unable to assess due to coating

front repeaters poor visibility

large quantities of underbody sealant applied,unable to assess large areas of underbody area

mid exhaust joint blow

rear brake imbalance

rear inertia lap belts fitted

sills damage,front+rear suspension corroded,n/s/f inner wing corroded

speedo resident in boot

wipers slow operation

Pass 11 Aug 2006 126,460 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Slight play front hub/steering area

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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D276 ENV is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D276 ENV, 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.

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D276 ENV is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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