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TIL 4182

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 4182
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 90,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,445 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,311 miles

Rear shockabsorbers damp.

rear seatbelts dont lockup under load,underbody-components-fuel pipe-exhaust-suspension bushes corroding/deteriorating,steering idler arms slight play,front discs wearing thin,oil leak/spill in places,p/brake travel high

Fail 23 Jul 2013 84,311 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

rear seatbelts dont lockup under load,underbody-components-fuel pipe-exhaust-suspension bushes corroding/deteriorating,steering idler arms slight play,front discs wearing thin,oil leak/spill in places,p/brake travel high

Fail 18 Jul 2013 84,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,299 miles

Fuel pipes corroding.

One offside rear lamp inoperative.

Fail 21 May 2012 83,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery will not hold charge.

Front discs corroded.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

One offside rear lamp inoperative.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,238 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

seat belt type

Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,238 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

seat belt type

Fail 21 Apr 2008 78,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,711 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 78,716 miles

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

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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TIL 4182 is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TIL 4182, 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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TIL 4182 is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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