MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?
Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 642W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BFW 642W, 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 BFW 642W registered?
BFW 642W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is BFW 642W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFW 642W shows 6 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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