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BCV 146T

1981 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 146T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,405 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exsaust running close to anti-roll bar

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,913 miles

both front lower shock bushes perrished

exhaust running close to rear antirole bar

power steering box damp

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

underside of vehicle in covered in under seal at time of test and slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,481 miles

both front wings corroded in bonnet shut and at bottom of wings

exhauxt running close to rear antirole bar

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars and slightly damaged on outer side wall

slight play in botyh front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f main steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,194 miles

rear exhaust close to raer antirole bar

slight play in steering arm ball joint

under side of vehicle covered in sealent

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust close to raer antirole bar

slight play in steering arm ball joint

under side of vehicle covered in sealent

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,755 miles

o/s/f lower wing /sill slightly corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,724 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/f lower wing and sill slightly corroded

slight play in steering box drrop arm balljoint

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,974 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,744 miles

various bits of corrosion on vehicle but non in any prescribed areas

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,744 miles

various bits of corrosion on vehicle but non in any prescribed areas

Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various bits of corrosion on vehicle but non in any prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,122 miles

corrosion forming

Pass 14 Apr 2007 58,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,000 miles

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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BCV 146T is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BCV 146T, 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 BCV 146T registered?

BCV 146T is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is BCV 146T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 146T 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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