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F408 PNC

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,587 mi
Last recorded38,587 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 PNC
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 38,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 37,551 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,114 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,498 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,804 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,804 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,147 miles

Bonnet struts are defective.

Brake flexi hose metal ferrules are starting to corrode.

Front suspension+brake components are quite corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake disc is quite pitted.

Offside front tyre is worn slightly out of shape.

Rear shock absorber bodies are in early stages of corrosion.

Slight play in steering system.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,026 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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F408 PNC is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F408 PNC, 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 F408 PNC registered?

F408 PNC is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F408 PNC safe to buy?

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