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D965 RYC

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,979 mi
Last recorded47,979 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD965 RYC
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 46,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front seat belt lock mechanism plastic cover braken, operation still ok.

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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D965 RYC is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D965 RYC, 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 D965 RYC registered?

D965 RYC is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is D965 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D965 RYC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D965 RYC have outstanding finance?

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