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JMY 958V

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMY 958V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 95,971 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 95,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,695 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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JMY 958V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMY 958V, 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 JMY 958V?

You can check the full history of JMY 958V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JMY 958V registered?

JMY 958V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is JMY 958V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMY 958V shows 4 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 JMY 958V have outstanding finance?

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