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BYW 668V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,257 mi
Last recorded66,257 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYW 668V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 66,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 65,989 miles

Oil/ grease under the vehicle

Various underside corrosion around the wheels

Pass 15 Jul 2023 65,873 miles

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,251 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2021 64,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,681 miles

various suspension rubbers perished

various underside corrosion

Pass 19 May 2018 61,237 miles

various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,742 miles

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

Offside Steering Idler Slight Play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,003 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 51,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

BOTH REAR TYRES APPEAR TO BE AT SOME TIME CATCHING REAR WHEEL ARCHES

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 668V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 668V, 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 BYW 668V registered?

BYW 668V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BYW 668V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYW 668V shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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