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F11 ERO

1988 Pontiac Fiero

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,465 mi
Last recorded69,465 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 ERO
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,113 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of movement and knocking ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 69,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of move movement and knocking ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 69,009 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe cone gasket partially missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine puddling at distributor area and over transmission/engine/sub-frame/floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint seal (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,223 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind... lever at caliper not fully returning

emissions require attention

Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,223 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight bind... lever at caliper not fully returning

emissions require attention

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,868 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 66,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.19 (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1236 (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment at caliper (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment at caliper (3.5.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,622 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,622 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil cooler pipes appear heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil cooler pipes appear heavily corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,814 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

transmission cooler pipes below floorpan appear to have considerable corrosion.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

transmission cooler pipes below floorpan appear to have considerable corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,525 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,664 miles

Slight corrosion on transmission oil cooler pipes underneath floorpan.

Slight engine oil leak (weep) from area of crankshaft pulley.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,649 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,179 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 57,279 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,330 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Fiero?

Based on 743 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
parking brake recording little or no effort 56
brake binding 26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
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F11 ERO is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Fiero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 67,398 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 Fiero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F11 ERO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Fiero typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Pontiac Fiero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F11 ERO registered?

F11 ERO is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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