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KKR 818V

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,808 mi
Last recorded38,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKR 818V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 38,808 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight body corrosion

slight corrosion on the brake pipes

Fail 4 Jul 2020 38,808 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight body corrosion

slight corrosion on the brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body rusty

Brake pipes has corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2015 31,369 miles

body 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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KKR 818V is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KKR 818V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KKR 818V?

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What year was KKR 818V registered?

KKR 818V is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is KKR 818V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKR 818V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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