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PWB 280X

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,232 mi
Last recorded87,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWB 280X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,959 miles

Offside Front slight play in front wheel bearing

cracking to both front tyres side wall to tread

Fail 24 Feb 2018 86,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front slight play in front wheel bearing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking to both front tyres side wall to tread

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,348 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 86,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 86,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,947 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,927 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside covered in thick underseal

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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PWB 280X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PWB 280X, 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

How do I check the history of PWB 280X?

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What year was PWB 280X registered?

PWB 280X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is PWB 280X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWB 280X shows 12 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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