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IUI 3597

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,851 mi
Last recorded91,851 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 3597
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 91,851 miles

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

all sus /parts rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2009 91,851 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all sus /parts rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front & rear end of suspension components corroding

welding repairs carried out to n/s/front floor to sill

Fail 29 Feb 2008 89,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front & rear end of suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,965 miles

n/s/front floor to sill holed & corroded but outside prescribed area

surface corrosion of rear suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,612 miles

N/S/FRONT FLOOR TO SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/FRONT TRACK ROD END

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT SUBFRAME

SURFACE CORROSION OF REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION ARMS

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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IUI 3597 is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 106,695 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 IUI 3597, 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 39 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was IUI 3597 registered?

IUI 3597 is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is IUI 3597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 3597 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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