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RYO 363Y

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 363Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,067 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,202 miles

various points of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,982 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 63,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,659 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,347 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,347 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

water leak by rad

nearside rear tyre low on tread and very badly perished

offside rear tyre very badly perished

Fail 24 Sep 2007 57,874 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

water leak by rad

nearside rear tyre low on tread and very badly perished

offside rear tyre very badly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,522 miles

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

floor weak nearside centre

w/washers need attention

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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RYO 363Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RYO 363Y, 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 RYO 363Y registered?

RYO 363Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for RYO 363Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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