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MMF 118L

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,892 mi
Last recorded11,892 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMF 118L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 11,892 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 11,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MMF 118L is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MMF 118L, 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

How do I check the history of MMF 118L?

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What year was MMF 118L registered?

MMF 118L is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is MMF 118L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMF 118L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMF 118L have outstanding finance?

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