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F787 TVN

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF787 TVN
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 115,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play attached to steering box drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension and steering ball joint covers are deterioated.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 115,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 115,261 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 115,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 110,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 107,560 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 107,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F787 TVN is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 84,589 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 F787 TVN, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F787 TVN registered?

F787 TVN is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 10 November 1988.

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