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POL 47Y

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,971 mi
Last recorded51,971 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 47Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 151,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 141,800 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 141,800 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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POL 47Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 POL 47Y, 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.

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How do I check the history of POL 47Y?

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What year was POL 47Y registered?

POL 47Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is POL 47Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for POL 47Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POL 47Y have outstanding finance?

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