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KGT 363T

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,317 mi
Last recorded60,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGT 363T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front lower wing badly corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering linkage.

Under vehicle in poor condition.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front wing corroded under vehicle.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,249 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 58,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,208 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 57,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on under side of car and all fuel lines

near side rear anti-roll bar link bottom bush distorted.

off side bum stop bush mount looks worn.

wipers poor.

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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KGT 363T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 52,578 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 KGT 363T, 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 48 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGT 363T registered?

KGT 363T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KGT 363T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGT 363T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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