MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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.
exhaust noisey
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
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
o/s/f metal brake pipe loose
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
n/side front seat belt frayed
o/side handbrake cable frayed
rear metal brake pipes corroded
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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