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EYT 447V

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,364 mi
Last recorded10,364 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYT 447V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 10,364 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 10,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 10,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 9,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 9,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 8,597 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 7,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,400 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,200 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,200 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,700 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 60,700 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

not runing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 2,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 97,480 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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EYT 447V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 57,179 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 EYT 447V, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYT 447V registered?

EYT 447V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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