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F926 UEW

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,091 mi
Last recorded70,091 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 UEW
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 70,091 miles

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

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)

both front upper top mount, mounting points corroded

both rear seat backs slightly wobbly

centre and rear silencer blowing slightly

corrosion underside

hand handbrake cable poor condition

nearside front and offside front lower sills corroded to excess, but not within a perscribed area

oil leak

slight inbalance in rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 64,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 64,068 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside floor & sill slight corrosion

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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F926 UEW is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F926 UEW, 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 F926 UEW registered?

F926 UEW is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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