MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,996 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Central (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Central (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
interior mirror missing at the time of test
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
interior mirror missing at the time of test
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?
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TAH 514W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 6,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 TAH 514W, 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.
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What year was TAH 514W registered?
TAH 514W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is TAH 514W safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAH 514W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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