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AYJ 990T

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

25,874 mi
Last recorded25,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYJ 990T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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AYJ 990T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 AYJ 990T, 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.

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What year was AYJ 990T registered?

AYJ 990T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 12 January 1979.

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