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HFG 291T

1983 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,277 mi
Last recorded92,277 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 291T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 92,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,584 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear floor slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 90,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear floor slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,770 miles

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Oct 2010 89,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2007 89,052 miles

lamp poor conversion

lamps poor operation

metal pipes rusted

some rust forming underside

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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HFG 291T is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFG 291T, 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.

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What year was HFG 291T registered?

HFG 291T is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is HFG 291T safe to buy?

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