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BEV 477S

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,500 mi
Last recorded65,500 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 477S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2020 65,500 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable has one strand broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill behind leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill behind leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,379 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 58,208 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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BEV 477S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 52,578 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 BEV 477S, 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 48 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEV 477S registered?

BEV 477S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is BEV 477S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEV 477S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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