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AWL 22V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 22V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,188 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,153 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,472 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 94,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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AWL 22V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 AWL 22V, 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 47 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 AWL 22V?

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What year was AWL 22V registered?

AWL 22V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is AWL 22V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWL 22V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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