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NUO 179R

1977 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,457 mi
Last recorded63,457 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1977 Pontiac Firebird62,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUO 179R
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,457 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some corrosion to o/s/f drop sill

Surface corrosion to fuel tank

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Visual access to front brake pads restricted

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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NUO 179R is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,737 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 NUO 179R, 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 49 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUO 179R registered?

NUO 179R is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is NUO 179R safe to buy?

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Does NUO 179R have outstanding finance?

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