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OMG 55X

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMG 55X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 79,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2012 79,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 77,391 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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OMG 55X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMG 55X, 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 OMG 55X registered?

OMG 55X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 22 December 1981.

Is OMG 55X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMG 55X shows 6 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.

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