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F223 ATJ

1989 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,777 mi
Last recorded76,777 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 ATJ
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,777 miles

Coolant leak. under tray fitted to the car . covers on sill front and rear sills both sides can not be viwed. all four under wheel archs has covers on it can not be viwed.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

coverscon step both sides can not be viwed

front disc pitted

front floor all round has cover on it can not be viwed all round

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 75,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,139 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

limited inspection of under body possible due to a coating of undersealant

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,146 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 857,086 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 70,384 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 70,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,256 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,822 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,822 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,189 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,541 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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F223 ATJ is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F223 ATJ, 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 F223 ATJ registered?

F223 ATJ is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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