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E320 JHK

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,312 mi
Last recorded106,312 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 JHK
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 106,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rearbrakehose end rusty

slight play in rear wheel bearing

under sar showing sizes of rusting

Fail 12 Dec 2006 106,312 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 104,936 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake hose end rusty

under car showing sizes of rusting

Pass 12 Nov 2005 97,110 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 97,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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E320 JHK is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 84,589 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 E320 JHK, 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 38 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 E320 JHK registered?

E320 JHK is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E320 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E320 JHK shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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