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GVF 696Y

1983 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 696Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,992 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 90,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,719 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 89,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,115 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,578 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 81,282 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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GVF 696Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GVF 696Y, 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 GVF 696Y?

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What year was GVF 696Y registered?

GVF 696Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is GVF 696Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 696Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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