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ESS 565

1972 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 4038cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40 mi
Last recorded40 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESS 565
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,038cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 40 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ESS 565 is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 4,038cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,802 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 ESS 565, 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 54 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 ESS 565?

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What year was ESS 565 registered?

ESS 565 is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is ESS 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESS 565 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESS 565 have outstanding finance?

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