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E485 NCR

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,696 mi
Last recorded144,696 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE485 NCR
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 144,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 144,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 141,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 138,933 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 135,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2012 135,141 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 134,805 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 134,805 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 132,975 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 132,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 131,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 127,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 126,573 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)

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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E485 NCR is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E485 NCR, 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.

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What year was E485 NCR registered?

E485 NCR is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E485 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E485 NCR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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