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SYO 454S

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,002 mi
Last recorded1,002 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 454S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2017 1,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,077 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,071 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 96,843 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 95,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 93,570 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 92,905 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 91,923 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front chassis to body mount bushes slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2007 90,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SYO 454S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SYO 454S, 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 SYO 454S registered?

SYO 454S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is SYO 454S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 454S shows 11 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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