CarVerify

Free Car Check

MKW 296W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 4900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,505 mi
Last recorded41,505 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 296W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four lower shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

emissions right on limit

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,850 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shocker bushes split and worn (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills and under body (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,562 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,711 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 35,213 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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
Full Pontiac Firebird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MKW 296W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKW 296W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKW 296W?

You can check the full history of MKW 296W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MKW 296W registered?

MKW 296W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is MKW 296W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 296W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKW 296W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MKW 296W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.