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FDV 419V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 7600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,173 mi
Last recorded26,173 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 419V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,173 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,693 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,515 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 23,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (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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FDV 419V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 7,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FDV 419V, 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 FDV 419V?

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What year was FDV 419V registered?

FDV 419V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is FDV 419V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 419V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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