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E771 MMM

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,108 mi
Last recorded101,108 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE771 MMM
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,713 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,235 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 100,114 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,658 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 91,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside headlamp aim marginally high

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 90,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 89,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 87,967 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 87,967 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 86,496 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 86,496 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 84,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2005 84,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E771 MMM is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E771 MMM, 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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E771 MMM is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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