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BIG 5008

1976 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5008
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 92,118 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 92,118 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2015 91,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,754 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 90,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BIG 5008 is a 1976 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BIG 5008, 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 50 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BIG 5008?

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What year was BIG 5008 registered?

BIG 5008 is a 1976 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 3 March 1976.

Is BIG 5008 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5008 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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