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D91 BSA

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5001cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,898 mi
Last recorded39,898 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD91 BSA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,001cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,898 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,279 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil leek from engine

Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil leek from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,225 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 39,224 miles

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

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

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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D91 BSA is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,001cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D91 BSA, 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 D91 BSA registered?

D91 BSA is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D91 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D91 BSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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