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BUK 265T

1975 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUK 265T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear under arch corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear underarch corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,752 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear underarch corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,108 miles

NOTE: No directional indicators fitted. Vehicle used during daylight hours only.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 83,557 miles

NOTE: Rear indicators incorporated with brake lamps

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,250 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,257 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 78,244 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 76,786 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 76,777 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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BUK 265T is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BUK 265T, 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 51 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BUK 265T is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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