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G85 RSA

1990 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

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Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Pontiac Firebird75,138 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 RSA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025
Pass 4 Aug 2024
Pass 20 Oct 2022 2,688 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 86,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,854 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 86,846 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 86,451 miles

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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G85 RSA is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G85 RSA, 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 36 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G85 RSA?

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What year was G85 RSA registered?

G85 RSA is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is G85 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G85 RSA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G85 RSA have outstanding finance?

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