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HMB 425X

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

79,684 mi
Last recorded79,684 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 425X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,684 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 77,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,022 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

VEHICLE UNDER BODY IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 19 May 2011 72,175 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 19 May 2011 72,171 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

exhaust noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,383 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,298 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) Handbrake cable caching on exhaust

2) Rear fuel pipe catchindg on exhaust strap.

3) Heater pipe chaffing and leakingd on O/S/F top suspension arm.

4) Slight oil leak from steering pump

Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,602 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe loose

Fail 28 Mar 2009 67,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe loose

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,809 miles

n/side front seat belt frayed

o/side handbrake cable frayed

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2008 66,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/side front seat belt frayed

o/side handbrake cable frayed

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,382 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 48,362 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe 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 inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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HMB 425X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 HMB 425X, 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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HMB 425X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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