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DKD 405X

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,826 mi
Last recorded48,826 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKD 405X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,826 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

o/s/f seat back wont lock

Fail 15 Nov 2016 48,826 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light n/s & o/s (1.2.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

o/s/f seat back wont lock

rear side markers inop

Fail 27 Mar 2008 41,500 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,500 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 41,467 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 39,464 miles

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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DKD 405X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 48,754 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 DKD 405X, 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 44 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DKD 405X registered?

DKD 405X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 24 May 1982.

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