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SPK 70M

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,087 mi
Last recorded87,087 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPK 70M
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,736cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,087 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,847 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 84,847 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 83,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,688 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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SPK 70M is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SPK 70M, 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

How do I check the history of SPK 70M?

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What year was SPK 70M registered?

SPK 70M is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is SPK 70M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPK 70M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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