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KOY 912V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOY 912V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,723 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 78,687 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 77,411 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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KOY 912V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KOY 912V, 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 KOY 912V?

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What year was KOY 912V registered?

KOY 912V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is KOY 912V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOY 912V shows 5 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 KOY 912V have outstanding finance?

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