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BNY 678T

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,837 mi
Last recorded139,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNY 678T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 139,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 128,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 124,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 124,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings offside drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box leaking oil

Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has been extensivley covered with underseal & appears to have had welding repairs done

Pass 16 Jul 2012 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 8,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

oil leak

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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BNY 678T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BNY 678T, 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 BNY 678T registered?

BNY 678T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 November 1978.

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