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A212 VFL

1984 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,620 mi
Last recorded54,620 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Pontiac Firebird65,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 VFL
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,620 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,273 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,124 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,193 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 251,111 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 25,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 9,331 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 9,139 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 8,555 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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A212 VFL is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 65,761 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 A212 VFL, 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 42 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A212 VFL registered?

A212 VFL is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A212 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A212 VFL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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