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D496 EDX

1987 Pontiac Fiero

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,564 mi
Last recorded106,564 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Fiero73,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 EDX
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 101,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 96,829 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 96,829 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 96,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 81,197 miles

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

all the brake pipes are covered in coils and cannot see there condition.

movement on steering head still acceptable.

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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D496 EDX is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 73,942 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 D496 EDX, 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 39 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D496 EDX registered?

D496 EDX is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D496 EDX safe to buy?

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