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F28 LSA

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,028 mi
Last recorded45,028 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 LSA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Slight lateral movement in rear axle shaft.

Offside Rear Slight lateral movement in rear axle shaft.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,870 miles

Nearside Rear Slight lateral movement in rear wheel bearing.

Offside Rear Slight lateral movement in rear wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,727 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Slight lateral movement in rear wheel bearing.

Offside Rear Slight lateral movement in rear wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,838 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 31,787 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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F28 LSA is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F28 LSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F28 LSA registered?

F28 LSA is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F28 LSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F28 LSA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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