MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight corrosion on fuels pipes by tank
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering damper (2.3 (a) (i))
slight freeplay in offside steering idler
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
slight end float o/s/r wheel bearing
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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.
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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?
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