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E148 PDC

1988 Pontiac Fiero

White Petrol 2837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 PDC
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,837cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,886 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play.

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,720 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 92,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 91,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

FRONT B/BAR UNDER SPOILER LOOSE

Fail 25 Mar 2006 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Pontiac Fiero?

Based on 743 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
brake binding 26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
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E148 PDC is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in White with a 2,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 67,398 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 Fiero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E148 PDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Fiero typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E148 PDC registered?

E148 PDC is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E148 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E148 PDC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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