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F30 OFC

1988 Pontiac Fiero

Black Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 OFC
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,479 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,472 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2023 50,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,170 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,648 miles

Offside Front slight wear steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes inside of protectors appear heavily rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 48,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes inside of protectors appear heavily rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,191 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 48,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,886 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,865 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,797 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

ns h brake just met limit

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,769 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,134 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,134 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,171 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 42,156 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip in screen

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,869 miles

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

parking brake no reserve of travel

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,531 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,741 miles

parking brake leaver approaching last reserve of travel

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,017 miles

parking brake leaver oin last reserve of travel

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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F30 OFC is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in Black with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F30 OFC, 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 F30 OFC registered?

F30 OFC is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F30 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F30 OFC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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