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HOP 3L

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Grey Petrol 7456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOP 3L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,456cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,870 miles

front indicator bulbs faded

inner rear wheel arches and outer lips corroded

rear chassis legs, floor above axle and boot floor corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,770 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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HOP 3L is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Grey with a 7,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOP 3L, 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 HOP 3L registered?

HOP 3L is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is HOP 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOP 3L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOP 3L have outstanding finance?

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