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SNG 577W

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,027 mi
Last recorded38,027 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNG 577W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,160 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,008 miles

n/s front door mirror glass slightly deterioated

n/s front tyre is wearing at outer edge

rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,463 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s and o/s boot floor corroded

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,465 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s and o/s boot floor corroded

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,172 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,670 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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SNG 577W is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 52,578 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 SNG 577W, 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 48 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNG 577W?

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What year was SNG 577W registered?

SNG 577W is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is SNG 577W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNG 577W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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