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KKJ 792N

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,705 mi
Last recorded43,705 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKJ 792N
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,740cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,705 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 43,610 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,699 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 41,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake cable chaffing on exhaust system

indicators switch worn

suspension very low [ incorrect front coil springs ]

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake cable chaffing on exhaust system

indicators switch worn

suspension very low [ incorrect front coil springs ]

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,082 miles

battery insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2009 39,082 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

battery insecure

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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KKJ 792N is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,812 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 KKJ 792N, 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 41 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 KKJ 792N registered?

KKJ 792N is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 September 1985.

Is KKJ 792N safe to buy?

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