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MRD 679M

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Grey Petrol 6560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,809 mi
Last recorded10,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 679M
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 10,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 10,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 95,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 95,818 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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MRD 679M is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Grey with a 6,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MRD 679M, 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.

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What year was MRD 679M registered?

MRD 679M is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is MRD 679M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 679M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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