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E609 EBW

1987 Pontiac Fiero

White Petrol 2817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,124 mi
Last recorded128,124 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Fiero73,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE609 EBW
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,817cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 128,124 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2015 126,510 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavily undersealed underside of vehicle

slight damage to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

heavily undersealed underside of vehicle

slight damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2013 124,948 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 124,947 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,945 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight movement in the n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,542 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 124,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 124,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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E609 EBW is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero in White with a 2,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 73,942 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 E609 EBW, 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 39 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E609 EBW is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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