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KLH 492V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 6555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,400 mi
Last recorded62,400 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLH 492V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,361 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,283 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 62,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 62,203 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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KLH 492V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 6,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 KLH 492V, 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 47 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KLH 492V?

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What year was KLH 492V registered?

KLH 492V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is KLH 492V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLH 492V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KLH 492V have outstanding finance?

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