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MKN 16T

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,916 mi
Last recorded118,916 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKN 16T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,699 miles

underside vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2009 118,634 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

other brake pipes may be corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2009 118,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

other brake pipes may be corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2008 117,896 miles

slight play in nearside inner track rod end

slight play in nearside rear, offside front and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2007 116,750 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom arms have surface corrossion

o/s/r seat belt slow in operation

surface corrossion to o/s and n/s sill to floor seams

Fail 7 Feb 2007 116,750 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom arms have surface corrossion

o/s/r seat belt slow in operation

surface corrossion to o/s and n/s sill to floor seams

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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MKN 16T is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 84,589 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 MKN 16T, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MKN 16T registered?

MKN 16T is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is MKN 16T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKN 16T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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