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BLF 842S

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 842S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,597 miles

Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

o/s handbrake cable is touching the exhaust and shows signs of wear

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,079 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,059 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,593 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,589 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All rear leaf spring bushes cracking

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 82,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn is weak

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Number plates of American style

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vechicle at rear all corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,247 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 81,247 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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BLF 842S is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 84,589 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 BLF 842S, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLF 842S registered?

BLF 842S is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 28 November 1988.

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