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BUC 510T

1979 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,484 mi
Last recorded61,484 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 510T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,484 miles

emmisions slightly high...

front suspension bushes perished & worn..

rear suspension bushes perished & worn...

seat belt mounts repaired....

various areas of repair/welded repairs underneath vehicle..

washer bottle unnder bonnet insecure..

Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

emmisions slightly high...

front suspension bushes perished & worn..

rear suspension bushes perished & worn...

seat belt mounts repaired....

various areas of repair/welded repairs underneath vehicle..

washer bottle unnder bonnet 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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BUC 510T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 BUC 510T, 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 47 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 BUC 510T registered?

BUC 510T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is BUC 510T safe to buy?

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