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E914 GHO

1988 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,214 mi
Last recorded117,214 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Firebird84,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 GHO
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 115,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 115,176 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 115,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,982 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 114,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,463 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,463 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,323 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 113,323 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 111,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 111,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,583 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 110,583 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,243 miles

fuel pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs rusty and showing wear

Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 104,393 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 100,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 97,599 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 97,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 96,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 95,146 miles

o/s/f inner sill jack up on and holed

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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E914 GHO is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E914 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E914 GHO registered?

E914 GHO is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E914 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E914 GHO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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