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F951 UHJ

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,995 mi
Last recorded163,995 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF951 UHJ
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 163,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 163,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 163,995 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 163,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 163,665 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 163,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 162,267 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 162,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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F951 UHJ is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F951 UHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F951 UHJ registered?

F951 UHJ is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F951 UHJ safe to buy?

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