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RYP 575Y

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Pontiac Firebird48,754 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 575Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009
Fail 27 Nov 2009

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007

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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RYP 575Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYP 575Y, 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 RYP 575Y?

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What year was RYP 575Y registered?

RYP 575Y is a 1982 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RYP 575Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 575Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYP 575Y have outstanding finance?

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