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LYL 13K

1972 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,586 mi
Last recorded16,586 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 13K
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 16,586 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,323 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,998 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 14,144 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 13,143 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

TWO TRONT SEAT BELTS TWISTED

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,984 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 12,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LYL 13K is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYL 13K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYL 13K registered?

LYL 13K is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is LYL 13K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYL 13K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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