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D55 RVU

1986 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,247 mi
Last recorded126,247 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Firebird71,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 RVU
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 126,247 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 126,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 126,246 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 126,246 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 125,300 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 125,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 125,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

water leak from radiator or hose offside

Pass 19 Dec 2008 118,123 miles

battery insicure

Pass 20 Dec 2007 108,760 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 108,760 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 98,451 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 88,235 miles

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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D55 RVU is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1986 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 71,229 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 D55 RVU, 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 40 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D55 RVU registered?

D55 RVU is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D55 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D55 RVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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