MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
927 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear oil leak at axle
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)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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.
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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.
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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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