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NAV 39F

1988 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAV 39F
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,554cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,599 miles

vehicle fitted with limited slip dif

Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,592 miles

Oil leak

deterioration to both front lower shocker bushes

oil weeping from steering box

positive battery terminal exposed (risk of fire

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 19 Mar 2011 92,532 miles

Horn button operation difficult ie requires effort, albeit still operational.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,532 miles

Horn button operation difficult ie requires effort, albeit still operational.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,274 miles

lower shocker bushes worn

offside front lower markerlamp inop

weep from steering box

Fail 20 Mar 2010 92,274 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

lower shocker bushes worn

offside front lower markerlamp inop

weep from steering box

Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,993 miles

Front wiper blade's starting to smear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear indicators slightly interefering with rear position lamp's.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,993 miles

Front wiper blade's starting to smear.

Rear indicators slightly interefering with rear position lamp's.

Pass 25 May 2006 91,985 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 91,984 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED. POWER STEERING SLIGHT LEAK. G/BOX REAR MOUNT POORLY FITTED.

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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NAV 39F is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NAV 39F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NAV 39F?

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What year was NAV 39F registered?

NAV 39F is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is NAV 39F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAV 39F shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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