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BBP 568L

1972 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,242 mi
Last recorded17,242 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 568L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight damage to Offside front wheel rim

Slight play in both rear wheels ( Halfshaft End float )

Slight play inoffside front wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 16,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,579 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexible brake hoses running close to body on locks

corrosion to bulkhead

nearside rear panel corroded

nearside rear shock absorber bushes angled

offside rear wheel bolt appears incorrect but wheel secure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,121 miles

Front roadwheels non standard of reduced width.

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

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

Slight movement in o/s steering idler.

Vehicle when viewed from rear is slightly lower on LHS.

both front wiper rubbers split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 16,121 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front roadwheels non standard of reduced width.

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

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

Slight movement in o/s steering idler.

Vehicle when viewed from rear is slightly lower on LHS.

both front wiper rubbers split

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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BBP 568L is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,802 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 BBP 568L, 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 54 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBP 568L registered?

BBP 568L is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 18 December 1972.

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