MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing forward (2.4.B.6c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pads coverd , can not be seen
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
exhaust noisy
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)
exhaust system incorectly fitted. touching suspention/body
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RFM 208L is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 RFM 208L, 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 47 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RFM 208L is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 19 July 1979.
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