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DBY 892M

1974 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,217 mi
Last recorded37,217 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 892M
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,217 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 37,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R15 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tracking check advised

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,505 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 35,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 34,924 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,245 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,819 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,585 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,989 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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DBY 892M is a 1974 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DBY 892M, 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 52 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBY 892M registered?

DBY 892M is a 1974 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is DBY 892M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 892M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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