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EGW 297T

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,907 mi
Last recorded34,907 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGW 297T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,806 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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EGW 297T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EGW 297T, 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

How do I check the history of EGW 297T?

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What year was EGW 297T registered?

EGW 297T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is EGW 297T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGW 297T shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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