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E789 LLN

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,076 mi
Last recorded70,076 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 LLN
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,833 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,383 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,383 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 68,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,234 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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E789 LLN is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E789 LLN, 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 E789 LLN registered?

E789 LLN is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E789 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E789 LLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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