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PKD 590S

1990 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Firebird75,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKD 590S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,388 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,272 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch @sill closure panel = rear spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/outer arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel @ rear spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch @ sill closure panel / outer panel = rear spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

surface age related corrosion to underside panels and components

Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill closure panel within rear arch (5.2.6)

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

battery poorly secured

oil leak/s from powertrain components

parking brake cables running close to exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake cables fouling exhaust

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,102 miles

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

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

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all underbody very thin and flakey in places, and heavily covered in waxoyl

rear diff has play in the n/s/r and o/s/r end float

Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 80,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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PKD 590S is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 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 PKD 590S, 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 36 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PKD 590S registered?

PKD 590S is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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