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F405 GEG

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,297 mi
Last recorded106,297 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 GEG
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 106,297 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 106,297 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 106,297 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 106,297 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 106,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 106,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 106,297 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 102,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F405 GEG is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 F405 GEG, 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 F405 GEG registered?

F405 GEG is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F405 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F405 GEG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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