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OYM 325R

1977 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,697 mi
Last recorded6,697 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Pontiac Firebird62,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 325R
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 6,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 5,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 4,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 3,281 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front body holed at front body mounting

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed

Fail 26 Jun 2013 3,280 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front body holed at front body mounting

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed

Pass 25 Jun 2012 2,300 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 2,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2011 473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2010 332 miles

rear tyres getting perished

Fail 10 Jun 2010 320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres getting perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,532 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 98,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 98,030 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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OYM 325R is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYM 325R, 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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OYM 325R is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 11 March 1977.

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