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TJA 428R

1977 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Pontiac Firebird62,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 428R
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 72,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel sitting close to wheel arch.

subframe/chassis rear mounting bushes perrished.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,236 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel sitting close to wheel arch.

subframe/chassis rear mounting bushes perrished.

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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TJA 428R is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,737 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 TJA 428R, 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 49 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJA 428R registered?

TJA 428R is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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