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TOX 699

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,203 mi
Last recorded40,203 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOX 699
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,556cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 39,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 38,597 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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TOX 699 is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TOX 699, 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

How do I check the history of TOX 699?

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What year was TOX 699 registered?

TOX 699 is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 16 October 1978.

Is TOX 699 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOX 699 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOX 699 have outstanding finance?

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