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SGC 257V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,890 mi
Last recorded63,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 257V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,890 miles

Slight corrosion on fuels pipes by tank

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering damper (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,633 miles

slight freeplay in offside steering idler

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,047 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,426 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,971 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 615,645 miles

slight end float o/s/r wheel bearing

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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SGC 257V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SGC 257V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGC 257V registered?

SGC 257V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 29 August 1979.

Is SGC 257V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGC 257V shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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