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GEL 861Y

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,935 mi
Last recorded5,935 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 861Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2023 5,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 15,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 144,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 4,455 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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GEL 861Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 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 GEL 861Y, 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 43 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 GEL 861Y?

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What year was GEL 861Y registered?

GEL 861Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GEL 861Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 861Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEL 861Y have outstanding finance?

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