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OBZ 7027

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,068 mi
Last recorded98,068 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 7027
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,068 miles

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

Oil leak

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

sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 97,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 97,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 95,796 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/reartyre wall perished and cracked n/s/rear tyre wall perished and cracked

o/s/ front tyre wall badly perished and cracked

Pass 5 May 2011 95,199 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,199 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,543 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 93,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 93,065 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 91,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 90,730 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 89,867 miles

nearside front innersill is corroded.outwith any prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jan 2006 89,829 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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OBZ 7027 is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OBZ 7027, 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 OBZ 7027 registered?

OBZ 7027 is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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