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A586 RWL

1984 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,121 mi
Last recorded26,121 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Pontiac Firebird65,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA586 RWL
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,121 miles

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

Corrosion around offside rear of vehicle body outside 30cm of suspension member.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front seat has movement in seat back.

offside front seat has movement in seat back.

Fail 6 Aug 2011 26,113 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,648 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in o/s front tyre but not down to cords

Fail 23 Oct 2007 25,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in o/s front tyre but not down to cords

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,359 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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A586 RWL is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A586 RWL, 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 A586 RWL registered?

A586 RWL is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A586 RWL safe to buy?

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