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JUB 768Y

1983 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,202 mi
Last recorded78,202 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUB 768Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 76,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 May 2018 76,671 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes/ both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes slightly corroded under floor

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake mechanism sticky in operation requires attention

steering box damp

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 74,109 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

general surface corrosion to underside and brake components

n/s/f seat belt slow in retracting

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 69,597 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,036 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 38,036 miles

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

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

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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JUB 768Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JUB 768Y, 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 43 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JUB 768Y registered?

JUB 768Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JUB 768Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUB 768Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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