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MHT 599Y

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,723 mi
Last recorded1,723 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHT 599Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 1,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 1,442 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,046 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 95,752 miles

off side front chassie leg starting to corror

Pass 20 Sep 2008 93,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,595 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 89,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 85,029 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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MHT 599Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MHT 599Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHT 599Y registered?

MHT 599Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is MHT 599Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHT 599Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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