1987 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L Petrol · E278 ODF
1987 Pontiac Firebird (5.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 118,800 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- PONTIAC FIREBIRD
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E278 ODF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 118,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E278 ODF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Pontiac Firebird (E278 ODF) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
E278 ODF Mileage History
- 15/03/2023118,104 mi
- 02/04/2024118,384 mi+280 mi
- 13/05/2024118,396 mi+12 mi
- 15/04/2025118,585 mi+189 mi
- 08/05/2026118,800 mi+215 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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