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D76 ARD

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

482,140 mi
Last recorded482,140 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD76 ARD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 482,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 481,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion throughout underside but structural rigidity not reduced

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering wheel slight play up/down but not excessive

Fail 2 Apr 2025 481,701 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion throughout underside but structural rigidity not reduced

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering wheel slight play up/down but not excessive

Fail 16 Dec 2024 481,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 481,576 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 481,413 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 480,713 miles

Some under body surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 479,467 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 477,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 474,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 471,355 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 471,273 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 471,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition bolts loose (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged sump bolts loose ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 470,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 468,151 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 468,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 464,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 161,415 miles

O/side rear inner wing slight corrosion on seam.

Surface corrosion n/side floor joint

Surface corrosion n/side rear outer sill

Pass 13 Apr 2012 458,309 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion on nearside front floor pan.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 455,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front panel corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2011 455,063 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front panel corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2010 450,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 444,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 154,014 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 145,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 145,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2006 145,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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D76 ARD is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D76 ARD, 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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D76 ARD is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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