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VJI 2856

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,471 mi
Last recorded54,471 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 2856
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 54,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,171 miles

lots of corrosion to under body

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

lots of corrosion to under body

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 54,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VJI 2856 is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,812 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 VJI 2856, 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 41 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VJI 2856 registered?

VJI 2856 is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is VJI 2856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJI 2856 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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