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BJA 112K

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 6557cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,842 mi
Last recorded80,842 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 112K
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,557cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 80,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,955 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,065 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 77,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,209 miles

trailer board fitted to rear as rear lights

Fail 27 Jun 2006 76,209 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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BJA 112K is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 6,557cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJA 112K, 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.

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What year was BJA 112K registered?

BJA 112K is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is BJA 112K safe to buy?

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