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TJI 1982

1987 Pontiac Fiero

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,501 mi
Last recorded240,501 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Fiero73,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 1982
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 240,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 240,501 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

this vechile has been undersealed prior to coming in for mot.........

Fail 22 Jan 2014 240,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front panel corroded not within perscribed area

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,997 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front panel corroded

gear box mounting defective

Fail 3 Oct 2012 23,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

front panel corroded under front of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2011 239,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 239,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 234,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 232,674 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Fiero?

Based on 743 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
brake binding 26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
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TJI 1982 is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 73,942 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 Fiero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJI 1982, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Fiero typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJI 1982 is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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