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OIW 5200

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,512 mi
Last recorded49,512 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 5200
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 49,512 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 49,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,911 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting split, exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,083 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,951 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 43,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,064 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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OIW 5200 is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OIW 5200, 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.

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What year was OIW 5200 registered?

OIW 5200 is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is OIW 5200 safe to buy?

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