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ROY 529W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Gold Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,253 mi
Last recorded61,253 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 529W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,253 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,418 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 58,566 miles

ADVISE CHECK N/S INNER HEADLIGHT BULB / CONNECTION

ADVISE SLIGHT IN AND OUT MOVEMENT IN O/S AND N/S REAR HUBS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S LOWER SWIVEL

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,566 miles

ADVISE CHECK N/S INNER HEADLIGHT BULB / CONNECTION

ADVISE SLIGHT IN AND OUT MOVEMENT IN O/S AND N/S REAR HUBS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S LOWER SWIVEL

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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ROY 529W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Gold with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,933 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 ROY 529W, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ROY 529W?

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What year was ROY 529W registered?

ROY 529W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 19 January 1981.

Is ROY 529W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 529W shows 6 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.

Does ROY 529W have outstanding finance?

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