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PGK 598Y

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,449 mi
Last recorded130,449 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 598Y
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 130,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 130,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2013 130,004 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 124,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 124,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 4,363 miles

under body corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 1,983 miles

oil leaks from engine.

slight exhaust blow from centre.

slight play to steering assy.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 971,470 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 971,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 971,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

rear shockers corroded

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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PGK 598Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 PGK 598Y, 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 43 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PGK 598Y registered?

PGK 598Y is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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