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RFM 208L

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,284 mi
Last recorded94,284 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 208L
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,284 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 94,284 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,272 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2015 93,835 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,344 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pads coverd , can not be seen

Pass 6 Mar 2010 91,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 909,998 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 909,836 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 90,913 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 90,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 90,721 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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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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