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BFG 944T

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Purple Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,611 mi
Last recorded82,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFG 944T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,611 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 82,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 80,354 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 80,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 77,905 miles

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

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

battery insecure

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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BFG 944T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Purple with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BFG 944T, 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 BFG 944T registered?

BFG 944T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is BFG 944T safe to buy?

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