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GPJ 434V

1980 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,559 mi
Last recorded61,559 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPJ 434V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,283 miles

extensive surface corrossion on all pipework/floor & chassis areas

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed/unable to see extent of corrossion

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

extensive surface corrossion on all pipework/floor & chassis areas

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed/unable to see extent of corrossion

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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GPJ 434V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPJ 434V, 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

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What year was GPJ 434V registered?

GPJ 434V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is GPJ 434V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPJ 434V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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