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PKE 515L

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,489 mi
Last recorded64,489 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 515L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,489 miles

Corrosion on inner and outer rear wheel arch.

Corrosion on rear lower body valance.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight crack on n/s door mirror glass.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,489 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Corrosion on inner and outer rear wheel arch.

Corrosion on rear lower body valance.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight crack on n/s door mirror glass.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,252 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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PKE 515L is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 57,179 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 PKE 515L, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PKE 515L registered?

PKE 515L is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 2 July 1980.

Is PKE 515L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 515L shows 3 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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