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JGW 271V

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,369 mi
Last recorded47,369 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 271V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

Offside Front o/s/f lower shock absorber mount poor

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 47,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable column lower coupling (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front battery cable fowling steering mechanism

Nearside Front window inoperative

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

Offside Front lower shock absorber mount poor

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

all 4 tyres heavily perished/cracked

Pass 11 May 2017 47,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

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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JGW 271V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JGW 271V, 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.

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What year was JGW 271V registered?

JGW 271V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 March 1980.

Is JGW 271V safe to buy?

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