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VVV 009

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 2838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 009
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,838cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,277 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 100,275 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2015 99,403 miles

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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VVV 009 is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 2,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVV 009, 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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What year was VVV 009 registered?

VVV 009 is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is VVV 009 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVV 009 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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