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E815 JJN

1988 Pontiac Fiero

White Petrol 2817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,506 mi
Last recorded109,506 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE815 JJN
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,817cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 109,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened excess corrosion, o/s/f lower next to lower wishbone mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front radiator subject to corrosion, not forming any part of safety structure etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 May 2020 109,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 109,396 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and fouling top wishbone (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability clamp loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,384 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,862 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,862 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,728 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2015 101,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 98,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 98,022 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 94,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,858 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,858 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,900 miles

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

Rear engine subframe rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear engine subframe rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 89,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 89,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 88,366 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 88,366 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 87,987 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 87,987 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E815 JJN is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in White with a 2,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 67,398 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 E815 JJN, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E815 JJN is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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