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D765 YRG

1986 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,640 mi
Last recorded66,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Firebird71,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD765 YRG
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,640 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,317 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

surface corrosion on all parts underneath

Fail 12 May 2011 66,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,231 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 66,231 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,738 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 64,682 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,326 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 62,325 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 62,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D765 YRG is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D765 YRG, 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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D765 YRG is a 1986 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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