MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit engine bay (4.11 (c) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
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A385 YCY is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A385 YCY, 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.
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What year was A385 YCY registered?
A385 YCY is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 January 1984.
Is A385 YCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A385 YCY 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.
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