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E855 NOW

1988 Pontiac Fiero

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,794 mi
Last recorded127,794 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE855 NOW
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 127,794 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in os rack arm

Pass 27 Apr 2009 127,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 127,784 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,404 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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E855 NOW is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E855 NOW, 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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What year was E855 NOW registered?

E855 NOW is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E855 NOW safe to buy?

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