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EBH 55T

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,784 mi
Last recorded34,784 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBH 55T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,784 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet slightly difficult to release / open

power steering drive belt slightly noisy inoperation

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,541 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front brake hoses steel ferrules slightly corroded

oil leak off side front radiator /gearbox cooler hoses area??

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,480 miles

both front brake hoses ,ferrules slightly corroded. †exhaust blows off side manifold area slightly. †middle off side exhaust U bolt clamp rubs prop shaft.????

Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EBH 55T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 52,578 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 EBH 55T, 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 48 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBH 55T registered?

EBH 55T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 29 December 1978.

Is EBH 55T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBH 55T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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