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RPJ 148L

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,701 mi
Last recorded54,701 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 148L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,701 miles

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

off side middle outer sill starting to rust

Pass 21 May 2010 54,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 12,633 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 12,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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RPJ 148L is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,560cc 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 RPJ 148L, 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

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What year was RPJ 148L registered?

RPJ 148L is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is RPJ 148L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPJ 148L 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.

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