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PHJ 58E

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,336 mi
Last recorded4,336 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 58E
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 4,336 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 4,121 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 3,432 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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PHJ 58E is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PHJ 58E, 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 PHJ 58E?

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What year was PHJ 58E registered?

PHJ 58E is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is PHJ 58E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 58E shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PHJ 58E have outstanding finance?

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