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F13 BRD

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 BRD
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,681 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 67,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,268 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,224 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,080 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,076 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

steering wheel incorrect type

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,838 miles

only one seat fitted n/s/f

Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,836 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

only one seat fitted n/s/f

Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,952 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 55,245 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 55,245 miles

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

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

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

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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F13 BRD is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F13 BRD, 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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What year was F13 BRD registered?

F13 BRD is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F13 BRD safe to buy?

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