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RRS 414X

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

551 mi
Last recorded551 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 414X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 551 miles

underside covered with protective coating

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,096 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96 miles

some brake pipes covered with protective coating

Pass 26 Jan 2015 273 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 38 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 1,223 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2013 1,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 648 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 106 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 72 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2010 65 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 3 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 15 Nov 2007 862 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at front pipe

Fail 25 Oct 2007 848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses corroded at metal ferrules but not exessively corroded away

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at front pipe

Pass 29 Jul 2006 40,096 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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RRS 414X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RRS 414X, 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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What year was RRS 414X registered?

RRS 414X is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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