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D285 LMG

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,650 mi
Last recorded58,650 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Fiero62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD285 LMG
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,852 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,728 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,728 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,694 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,666 miles

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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D285 LMG is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D285 LMG, 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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What year was D285 LMG registered?

D285 LMG is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D285 LMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D285 LMG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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