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D315 FEW

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,300 mi
Last recorded167,300 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD315 FEW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 167,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 166,935 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 166,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

main beam warning light inop

wiring around battery very untidy

Fail 5 Mar 2012 166,271 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 165,291 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

bonnet corrosion

boot lid corrosion

front to rear brake pipes corrosion

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/&o/s floor wheel arch repairs heavy undersealed

n/s/and o/s front brake discs corrosion

n/s/front floor corrosion

near side boot floor corroded and holed

o/s/rear body panel corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

pop up head lights wont fold down

Fail 8 Nov 2010 165,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

bonnet corroded

n/s & o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s rear boot floor corroded & holed

o/s rear body panel corroded

plastic sill covers fitted unable to access sill condition

Pass 20 Sep 2006 165,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rust on under body but nct holed

Fail 8 Aug 2006 165,287 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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D315 FEW is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D315 FEW, 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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D315 FEW is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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