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SGC 748V

1980 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 748V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all corrosion hided by underseal

Fail 14 Oct 2020 94,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all corrosion hided by underseal

Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,959 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both manifolds (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning jerky in operation (2.3.3a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 86,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 86,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 85,800 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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SGC 748V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SGC 748V, 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 SGC 748V registered?

SGC 748V is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 23 June 1980.

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