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LEW 567W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Orange Petrol 6601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,952 mi
Last recorded12,952 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 567W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,601cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 12,952 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wind screen washers weak.

Pass 9 Nov 2024 11,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 11,934 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 10,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,947 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 9,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 7,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 5,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 3,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,144 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 845 miles

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

Some bind to near side rear wheel resulting in some brake imbalance to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 2 miles

Near side front track rod end lock nut only just catching thread

Slight blow at front pipes

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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LEW 567W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Orange with a 6,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LEW 567W, 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 LEW 567W?

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What year was LEW 567W registered?

LEW 567W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 April 1981.

Is LEW 567W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEW 567W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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