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RRY 428W

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,870 mi
Last recorded33,870 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRY 428W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 1,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,445 miles

offside rear bump stop missing.

vehicle very dry on underbody and suspension.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 95,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear bump stop missing.

vehicle very dry on underbody and suspension.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,161 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 95,161 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 95,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,956 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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RRY 428W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RRY 428W, 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 RRY 428W registered?

RRY 428W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 28 August 1980.

Is RRY 428W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRY 428W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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