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B701 BFC

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,966 mi
Last recorded93,966 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB701 BFC
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt has been repaired (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,786 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,481 miles

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B701 BFC is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B701 BFC, 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 B701 BFC registered?

B701 BFC is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B701 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B701 BFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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