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KPA 42K

1972 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPA 42K
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,225 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,225 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,962 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,962 miles

Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2007 55,910 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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KPA 42K is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,802 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 KPA 42K, 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 54 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 KPA 42K registered?

KPA 42K is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 15 February 1972.

Is KPA 42K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPA 42K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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