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A858 KPV

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA858 KPV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 95,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 95,055 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 94,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 21 May 2010 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

nearside front outer sill holed.

offside front floor too sill holed and corroded.

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings.

slight play in offside front track rod end.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 91,233 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 91,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A858 KPV is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 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 A858 KPV, 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 43 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A858 KPV?

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What year was A858 KPV registered?

A858 KPV is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A858 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A858 KPV 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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