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LDP 970W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,336 mi
Last recorded7,336 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDP 970W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 7,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 6,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 6,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 5,778 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 5,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 4,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 4,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 3,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 3,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 3,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 2,361 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 1,106 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,499 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 98,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 95,919 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 94,909 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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LDP 970W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDP 970W, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LDP 970W?

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What year was LDP 970W registered?

LDP 970W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is LDP 970W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDP 970W shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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