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XBL 45E

1990 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,742 mi
Last recorded24,742 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Firebird75,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 45E
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,956 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

very slight movement to the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,730 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,670 miles

all steering joints gaiters weeping grease

front coil springs rusty

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,462 miles

Oil leak

exhaust noisey

very slight movement to the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R spring has rope around bush

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,998 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,897 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

rubber fuel hose very perrished

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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XBL 45E is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 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 XBL 45E, 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 36 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 XBL 45E registered?

XBL 45E is a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 25 April 1990.

Is XBL 45E safe to buy?

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