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PAU 499W

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

927 mi
Last recorded927 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Pontiac Firebird60,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAU 499W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 927 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 927 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 918 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak at axle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 178 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010
Fail 2 Aug 2010

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,967 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 32,967 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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PAU 499W is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,812 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 PAU 499W, 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 41 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 PAU 499W registered?

PAU 499W is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is PAU 499W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAU 499W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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