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6799 ME

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6799 ME
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2008 73,732 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,622 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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6799 ME is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,933 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 6799 ME, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6799 ME registered?

6799 ME is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 18 May 1981.

Is 6799 ME safe to buy?

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