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NGC 262V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,994 mi
Last recorded18,994 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGC 262V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 18,994 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 18,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 18,370 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 17,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 17,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,987 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,399 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 15,813 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 14,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 14,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 12,686 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 12,140 miles

Front suspension very low.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,140 miles

Front suspension very low.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,586 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 9,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fibre glass applied to both rear inner sills

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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NGC 262V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 NGC 262V, 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 47 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 NGC 262V registered?

NGC 262V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is NGC 262V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGC 262V shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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