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LFR 575W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,352 mi
Last recorded98,352 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 575W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,791 miles

Front number plate cracked but not affecting numbers

Fail 23 Jun 2009 96,791 miles

Front number plate cracked but not affecting numbers

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,879 miles

front subframe bushes perishing

n/s/f top suspension wishbone bushes starting to perish

no seatbelts fitted to rear seats

o/s windscreen cracked top to bottom

unable to check steel brake pipe condition due to factory fitted spiral binding

vehicle tax disc expired

Fail 30 Apr 2008 95,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front subframe bushes perishing

n/s/f top suspension wishbone bushes starting to perish

no seatbelts fitted to rear seats

o/s windscreen cracked top to bottom

unable to check steel brake pipe condition due to factory fitted spiral binding

vehicle tax disc expired

Fail 10 Apr 2008 95,877 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe bushes perishing

n/s/f top wishbone bushes starting to perish

no seatbelts fitted

unable to access wiper blade effectiveness

unable to assess all vehicle steel brake pipes condition(with exception of new rear axle pipes) due factory fitted spiral outer covering.

vehicle road tax disc expired

windscreen cracked top to bottom at o/s screen

Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,371 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear leaf springs corroded and supension components generaly rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2006 93,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

crack in windscreen out side swept area

shock absorbers all getting soft.

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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LFR 575W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LFR 575W, 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.

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What year was LFR 575W registered?

LFR 575W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LFR 575W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 575W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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