CarVerify

Free Car Check

OLJ 191W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,395 mi
Last recorded1,395 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 191W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2018 1,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 1,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 935 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 157 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 99,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 99,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 99,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 98,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 98,195 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
Full Pontiac Firebird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OLJ 191W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OLJ 191W, 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 OLJ 191W?

You can check the full history of OLJ 191W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OLJ 191W registered?

OLJ 191W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is OLJ 191W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLJ 191W shows 11 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 OLJ 191W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OLJ 191W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.