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SKL 395W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,303 mi
Last recorded31,303 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 395W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 31,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,382 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 29,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 29,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 28,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 28,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 28,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,298 miles

Brake decelerometer test in wet conditions

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Slight rust in nearside fotwell

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 28,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 27,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 27,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,626 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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SKL 395W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SKL 395W, 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

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What year was SKL 395W registered?

SKL 395W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SKL 395W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 395W shows 16 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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