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LXN 455

1972 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXN 455
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 73,226 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 May 2016 71,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,103 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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LXN 455 is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,802 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 LXN 455, 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 54 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LXN 455 registered?

LXN 455 is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is LXN 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXN 455 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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