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G647 DFY

1988 Pontiac Fiero

White Petrol 2837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,508 mi
Last recorded46,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 DFY
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,837cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,508 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

corrosion to n/s/f floor area but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,024 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,411 miles

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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G647 DFY is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in White with a 2,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 67,398 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 G647 DFY, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G647 DFY registered?

G647 DFY is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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