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BYW 552V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Orange Petrol 6597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,547 mi
Last recorded7,547 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYW 552V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 May 2009 7,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,095 miles

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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BYW 552V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Orange with a 6,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYW 552V, 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

How do I check the history of BYW 552V?

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What year was BYW 552V registered?

BYW 552V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is BYW 552V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYW 552V shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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