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GHE 79V

1984 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,063 mi
Last recorded67,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Pontiac Firebird65,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 79V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,511 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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GHE 79V is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 65,761 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 GHE 79V, 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 42 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 GHE 79V?

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What year was GHE 79V registered?

GHE 79V is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is GHE 79V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHE 79V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GHE 79V have outstanding finance?

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