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MGJ 23L

1972 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,212 mi
Last recorded72,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 23L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,770 miles

front crossmember corroded n/s and o/s.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front crossmember corroded n/s and o/s.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,095 miles

all tyres deteriated due to age showing cracks on walls

petrol pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2007 71,093 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres deteriated due to age showing cracks on walls

petrol pipes slightly corroded

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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MGJ 23L is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MGJ 23L, 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 MGJ 23L registered?

MGJ 23L is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is MGJ 23L safe to buy?

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