CarVerify

Free Car Check

HFR 501W

1974 Pontiac Firebird

Orange Petrol 6600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,722 mi
Last recorded19,722 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFR 501W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,722 miles

Chassis corroded.

Front wipers poor in operation.

Nearside front steering idler arm slight play.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,533 miles

Corrosion to nearside front sill

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,439 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 19,432 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 186,779 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 15,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,732 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
Full Pontiac Firebird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HFR 501W is a 1974 Pontiac Firebird in Orange with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HFR 501W, 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 52 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFR 501W?

You can check the full history of HFR 501W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HFR 501W registered?

HFR 501W is a 1974 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is HFR 501W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFR 501W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFR 501W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HFR 501W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.