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KTM 594Y

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,774 mi
Last recorded1,774 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTM 594Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 1,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion hole in o/s front passenger floor

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

hand brake cables very close to exhaust system

o/s outer door handle crack developing in handle

Fail 6 Apr 2010 1,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion hole in o/s front passenger floor

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,590 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front floor panel corroded but not within 30cms of a prescribed area

offside rear handbrake only just met requirements

power steering pump appears to be damp

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 92,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 88,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

offside rear inner arch starting to corrode

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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KTM 594Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 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 KTM 594Y, 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.

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What year was KTM 594Y registered?

KTM 594Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 29 July 1983.

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