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AJW 31M

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Orange Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,178 mi
Last recorded82,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 31M
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 78,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,748 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear and nearside front tyres cut on outer wall/boot lid drops down /general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/rear spring bushes cracking/intermitant fault on horn

Fail 13 Sep 2006 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear and nearside front tyres cut on outer wall/boot lid drops down/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/rear spring bushes cracking/

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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AJW 31M is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Orange with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 58,758 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 AJW 31M, 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 53 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJW 31M registered?

AJW 31M is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 6 December 1973.

Is AJW 31M safe to buy?

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