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MGJ 38L

1972 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,750 mi
Last recorded7,750 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 38L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 6,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 38L is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 38L, 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

How do I check the history of MGJ 38L?

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What year was MGJ 38L registered?

MGJ 38L is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is MGJ 38L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 38L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGJ 38L have outstanding finance?

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