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Q41MEV

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ41MEV
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,164 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 51,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,161 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

corrosion to floorpan at front

large racing style wheels and tyres fitted to rear - 'not for road use' not displayed on sidewalls at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2007 51,161 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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Q41MEV is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 Q41MEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q41MEV registered?

Q41MEV is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is Q41MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q41MEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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