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HGN 986T

1979 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,550 mi
Last recorded84,550 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGN 986T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,550 miles

Heavily corroded in several areas.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 84,550 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Heavily corroded in several areas.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

general under body corrosion

torque converter exposed

Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,125 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 83,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main chassis brake pipe rusty

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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HGN 986T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 HGN 986T, 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 47 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 HGN 986T?

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What year was HGN 986T registered?

HGN 986T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 26 February 1979.

Is HGN 986T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGN 986T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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