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CPD 83Y

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPD 83Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,096 miles

FLOORPANS RUSTING.

FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS RUSTING.

FUELPIPES RUSTING.

LOWER ARMS RUSTING.

CHASSIS RUSTING.

EVERYTHING THAT CAN RUST IS!!!

Fail 29 May 2015 87,092 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CHASSIS RUSTING.

EVERYTHING THAT CAN RUST IS!!!

FLOORPANS RUSTING.

FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS RUSTING.

FUELPIPES RUSTING.

LOWER ARMS RUSTING.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,948 miles

chassis rusting. rear springs rusting.front springs rusting. brakepipes rusting

Fail 6 Jun 2013 86,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

CHASSIS RUSTING. ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING AND PERRISHING. FRONT DISCS NEED CHANGING SOON. REAR SPRINGS RUSTING.

Pass 23 May 2012 86,663 miles

Oil leak

Various points of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2010 86,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to underside suspension components

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Dec 2009 86,631 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2008 86,623 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,205 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 86,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever travel high

pedal rubber split

Pass 21 Oct 2005 86,096 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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CPD 83Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 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 CPD 83Y, 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 43 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CPD 83Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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