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STY 817S

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,105 mi
Last recorded10,105 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTY 817S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 10,105 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 7,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 7,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,682 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 4,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 3,423 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 3,423 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 899 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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STY 817S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STY 817S, 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

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What year was STY 817S registered?

STY 817S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 February 1978.

Is STY 817S safe to buy?

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