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FWD 768Y

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,960 mi
Last recorded35,960 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 768Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,653 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,376 miles

Rear rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,096 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,946 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,593 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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FWD 768Y is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,081 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 FWD 768Y, 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 37 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 FWD 768Y registered?

FWD 768Y is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is FWD 768Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 768Y shows 17 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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