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F127 HAK

1989 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,672 mi
Last recorded6,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF127 HAK
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 6,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease / underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear offside rear brake slow to apply

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 6,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

main beam tell tale not working

offside rear brake slow to apply

Fail 21 Mar 2025 6,568 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

main beam tell tale not working

offside rear brake slow to apply

Pass 26 Mar 2024

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2024

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) all ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seat belt retracting mechanisms slightly deteriorated

front wheels close to inner wheel arches

front wipers smearing screen

knocking noise from rear

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 13 Mar 2023 577 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to complete brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) all ()

both front seat belt retracting mechanisms slightly deteriorated

front wheels close to inner wheel arches

front wipers smearing screen

knocking noise from rear

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2022 359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2021

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

steering feels heavy on full lock

Fail 12 Jun 2020 40,017 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp beam poor both sides

Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,901 miles

all 4 tyres splitting in sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,878 miles

all 4 tyres splitting

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

floor corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,130 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F127 HAK is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,081 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 F127 HAK, 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 37 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F127 HAK is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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