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PRR 180W

1987 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,199 mi
Last recorded50,199 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Firebird106,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRR 180W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,576 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sill repairs painted and are hard to assess

Fail 16 Jul 2016 48,494 miles

Braking system leaking axle brake pipe to flexi union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance area not welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance area not welded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s and o/s outer sill repairs painted and are hard to assess

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,316 miles

Steering arm bush and covers perished with age.

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,302 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Steering gauiter bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,179 miles

wheel nuts are wrong type for the wheels fitted

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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PRR 180W is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PRR 180W, 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 PRR 180W registered?

PRR 180W is a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is PRR 180W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRR 180W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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