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GHO 325W

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,856 mi
Last recorded28,856 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHO 325W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,856 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 28,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 28,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,755 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 27,755 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,597 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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GHO 325W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GHO 325W, 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 GHO 325W?

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What year was GHO 325W registered?

GHO 325W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 12 December 1980.

Is GHO 325W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHO 325W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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