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NEG 43E

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,562 mi
Last recorded99,562 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 43E
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 98,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 98,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis/floor

Pass 18 Sep 2007 97,780 miles

NEARSIDE EXHUAST FRAGILE SUGGEST REPLACE SOON

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER WISHBONE HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,150 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NEG 43E is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,081 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 NEG 43E, 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 37 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEG 43E registered?

NEG 43E is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is NEG 43E safe to buy?

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