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TNB 78X

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Gold Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,582 mi
Last recorded47,582 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 78X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 47,582 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 46,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,477 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,285 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,739 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,572 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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TNB 78X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Gold with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TNB 78X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TNB 78X?

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What year was TNB 78X registered?

TNB 78X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is TNB 78X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNB 78X shows 20 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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