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NEW 916P

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,156 mi
Last recorded30,156 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 916P
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,579 miles

brake pipes on brake servo starting to get rusty

various body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2007 28,424 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 28,416 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,172 miles

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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NEW 916P is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NEW 916P, 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

How do I check the history of NEW 916P?

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What year was NEW 916P registered?

NEW 916P is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is NEW 916P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEW 916P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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