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AVU 666T

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,647 mi
Last recorded52,647 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVU 666T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 52,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 52,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 50,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,255 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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AVU 666T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 52,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVU 666T, 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 48 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVU 666T?

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What year was AVU 666T registered?

AVU 666T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is AVU 666T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVU 666T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVU 666T have outstanding finance?

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