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GNF 643Y

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNF 643Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,146 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 88,587 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GNF 643Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GNF 643Y, 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

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What year was GNF 643Y registered?

GNF 643Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GNF 643Y safe to buy?

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