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B453 XWX

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,273 mi
Last recorded8,273 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 XWX
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 8,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 7,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 6,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 4,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 3,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 2,466 miles

surface corrosion on outer sill's and floor

Fail 27 Apr 2019 2,463 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on outer sill's and floor

Pass 28 Apr 2018 1,920 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt first joint from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner under sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 1,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 786 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 90,117 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 90,113 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 89,260 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 89,527 miles

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

Service 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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B453 XWX is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,812 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 B453 XWX, 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 41 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B453 XWX registered?

B453 XWX is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B453 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B453 XWX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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