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MLH 370V

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,129 mi
Last recorded17,129 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLH 370V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 17,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle end float

underside of vehicle generaly rusty and covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,128 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 10,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,858 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,720 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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MLH 370V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 57,179 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 MLH 370V, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLH 370V registered?

MLH 370V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 4 March 1980.

Is MLH 370V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLH 370V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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