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NLW 79V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 6555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,154 mi
Last recorded24,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLW 79V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,555cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,029 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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NLW 79V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NLW 79V, 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

How do I check the history of NLW 79V?

You can check the full history of NLW 79V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NLW 79V registered?

NLW 79V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is NLW 79V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLW 79V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NLW 79V have outstanding finance?

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