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NPF 697W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 697W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,833 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,813 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 70,804 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,768 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,747 miles

damage to passenger side of windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,738 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,718 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,700 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside windscreen badly cracked outside wiper swept area

slight play in steering box sector shaft/bush

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,692 miles

steering box has slight play in sector shaft/bush

windscreen cracked on offside

Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

steering box has slight play in sector shaft/bush

windscreen cracked on offside

Pass 19 May 2011 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear halfshafts slight end float.

both rear tyres perishing.

crack in windscreen offside.

Pass 24 May 2010 70,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perishing.

windscreen (offside) crack in corner.

Pass 15 May 2009 70,509 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

rear silencer has small hole in end plate

slight waver on front brakes

windscreen badly cracked on offside "L/H drive "

Pass 23 May 2008 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes slight waver.

both rear tyres perished.

crack in windscreen offside.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NPF 697W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 NPF 697W, 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

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What year was NPF 697W registered?

NPF 697W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is NPF 697W safe to buy?

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