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F860 JKL

1989 Pontiac Fiero

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,767 mi
Last recorded51,767 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Fiero48,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF860 JKL
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 51,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 51,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 50,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,423 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 49,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cracked. (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake imbalance of 30% at rear o/s low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,292 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,516 miles

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,050 miles

corosion front and rear sub frames

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,215 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe(not excessive)

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Apr 2006 45,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Corrosion on rear subframe (not excessive)

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

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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F860 JKL is a 1989 Pontiac Fiero in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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 F860 JKL, 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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F860 JKL is a 1989 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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