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NPW 302V

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,736 mi
Last recorded9,736 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 302V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 9,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,865 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 7,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 6,834 miles

lower steering coupling deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2013 6,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

lower steering coupling deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 2,368 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 97,970 miles

nearside front and nearside rear service brakes lower efforts

nearside front side light worked with a tap

Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,815 miles

front shock absorber lower bushes wearing

slight end float in both rear axle half shafts

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar "D" bush

Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,283 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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NPW 302V is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NPW 302V, 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

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What year was NPW 302V registered?

NPW 302V is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is NPW 302V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPW 302V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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