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OLW 457P

1975 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,856 mi
Last recorded12,856 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 457P
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 12,856 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2007

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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OLW 457P is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLW 457P, 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 51 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 OLW 457P?

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What year was OLW 457P registered?

OLW 457P is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is OLW 457P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 457P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLW 457P have outstanding finance?

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