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HMU 529W

1976 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,938 mi
Last recorded16,938 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 529W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2018 16,938 miles

numerous repairs too chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,818 miles

brake readings low

Pass 13 May 2011 8,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 5,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 3,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 646 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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HMU 529W is a 1976 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HMU 529W, 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 50 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 HMU 529W?

You can check the full history of HMU 529W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HMU 529W registered?

HMU 529W is a 1976 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is HMU 529W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMU 529W shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMU 529W have outstanding finance?

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