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EGF 5J

1970 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Pontiac Firebird67,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 5J
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,984 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing and both rear (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 90,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 89,786 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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EGF 5J is a 1970 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 67,473 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 EGF 5J, 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 56 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 EGF 5J?

You can check the full history of EGF 5J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EGF 5J registered?

EGF 5J is a 1970 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 August 1970.

Is EGF 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 5J 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.

Does EGF 5J have outstanding finance?

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