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FFR 59W

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,216 mi
Last recorded27,216 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 59W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2020 27,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 26,976 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,450 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,959 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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FFR 59W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FFR 59W, 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

How do I check the history of FFR 59W?

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What year was FFR 59W registered?

FFR 59W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is FFR 59W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 59W shows 13 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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