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SOI 3296

1988 Pontiac Fiero

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,352 mi
Last recorded44,352 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Fiero67,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOI 3296
MakePontiac
ModelFiero
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 44,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 44,115 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 43,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2015 43,623 miles

general chassis corrosion

unable to check condition of remaining original brake pipes as they are spiral wound

Fail 7 May 2015 43,614 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

general chassis corrosion

unable to check condition of remaining original brake pipes as they are spiral wound

Pass 8 May 2014 43,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check condition of some brake pipes as they are spiral wound but appear to be corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 43,032 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to properly check condition of brake pipes as original items are wire wound

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 43,032 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to properly check condition of brake pipes as original items are wire wound

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2012 42,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to inspect brake pies totally as they are spiral wound

Pass 9 May 2011 42,656 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

coolant temperature gauge shows engine overheating

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

unable to examine fully, the condition of the brake pipes as they are spiral wound. however they are all showin signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder pipe badly corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,694 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,688 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to tell extent of brake pipe corrosion due to design of pipe used

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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SOI 3296 is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SOI 3296, 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 SOI 3296 registered?

SOI 3296 is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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