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HEL 477V

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Beige Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,765 mi
Last recorded24,765 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEL 477V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 24,765 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2018 24,765 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive right & left hand banks (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,309 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 102,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 2,302 miles

exhaust system noisy

footbrake pedal has sideways movement

handbrake cables fouling exhaust

n/s front top shock mounting has play

steering noisy on lock

Fail 26 Sep 2014 2,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

engine smokey

exhaust system noisy

handbrake cables fouling exhaust

n/s front top shock mounting has play

steering noisy on lock

Pass 3 Jul 2013 1,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underside age related corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2013 1,959 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underside age related corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 1,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 1,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 1,354 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 1,354 miles

Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine flywheel safty guard missing

engine rattling

engine water leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 857 miles

ADVISE CHECK REAR BRAKES - N/S SLIGHTLY LOW

ADVISE REAR BRAKE UNION SLIGHTLY LOOSE

ADVISE REPLACE WIPER BLADES

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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HEL 477V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Beige with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HEL 477V, 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.

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What year was HEL 477V registered?

HEL 477V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 July 1980.

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