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BAD 177T

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,899 mi
Last recorded19,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 177T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 19,899 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 19,302 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,521 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil slightly leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 16,520 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings frame (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil slightly leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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BAD 177T is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,933 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 BAD 177T, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAD 177T registered?

BAD 177T is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is BAD 177T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 177T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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