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HMU 908W

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,834 mi
Last recorded8,834 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 908W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 8,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 8,822 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 8,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 8,536 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 8,401 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 8,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,248 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight play in offside & nearside rear hub bearings

Washers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2014 8,049 miles

Hand brake cable rubs on exhaust

washers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2013 7,099 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

handbrake cable binding on exhaust pipe advise attention

Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,755 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,750 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,451 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 908W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HMU 908W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMU 908W?

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What year was HMU 908W registered?

HMU 908W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 December 1980.

Is HMU 908W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMU 908W shows 14 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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