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F565 UPA

1989 Pontiac Fiero

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Fiero48,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 UPA
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,313 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,229 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play

under vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,051 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top bearing/ column attachment - steering wheel slightly loose (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car started to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,000 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 72,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,840 miles

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 72,562 miles

headlamp covers missing

Fail 11 May 2012 72,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 72,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,278 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F565 UPA is a 1989 Pontiac Fiero in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 48,835 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 F565 UPA, 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 37 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F565 UPA registered?

F565 UPA is a 1989 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F565 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F565 UPA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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