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D896 LEB

1987 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,458 mi
Last recorded185,458 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD896 LEB
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 185,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 183,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 182,127 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

freeplay detected at steering wheel but less than 75mm

Fail 7 Aug 2010 182,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 180,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 177,275 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 177,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

damage to both front sill out of testable areas

Pass 11 Jul 2007 175,308 miles

corrosion in body

slight moister around steering box.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 172,564 miles

corrosion at off side front outer sill,over 12" from all prescribed areas

corrosion in floor and floor seams generally

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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D896 LEB is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D896 LEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D896 LEB registered?

D896 LEB is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D896 LEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D896 LEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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