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NFR 98X

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFR 98X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 52,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,485 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,449 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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NFR 98X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NFR 98X, 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 NFR 98X?

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What year was NFR 98X registered?

NFR 98X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 12 August 1981.

Is NFR 98X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFR 98X shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFR 98X have outstanding finance?

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