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E278 ODF

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 ODF
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 118,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 118,585 miles

Central Exhaust Heatshield deteriorated, not likey to become detached

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 118,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 118,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 117,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,438 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

petrol cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

petrol cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2012 117,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 117,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 117,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 117,308 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 117,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 117,284 miles

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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E278 ODF is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E278 ODF, 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

How do I check the history of E278 ODF?

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What year was E278 ODF registered?

E278 ODF is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E278 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 ODF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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