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F416 UPU

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,544 mi
Last recorded145,544 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF416 UPU
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 145,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 145,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 143,462 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 143,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 142,060 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 141,282 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 140,700 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 140,700 miles

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

offside rear service brake no effort

Pass 21 Aug 2009 136,369 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 135,152 miles

Steering box has started to leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 135,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has started to leak.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 133,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 133,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight exhaust blow from front valve

Fail 9 Aug 2007 132,557 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 131,347 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 131,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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F416 UPU is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F416 UPU, 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 F416 UPU registered?

F416 UPU is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is F416 UPU safe to buy?

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