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TVL 811W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,167 mi
Last recorded62,167 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVL 811W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,088 miles

rear crossmember in poor condition.

Fail 16 May 2007 62,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,264 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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TVL 811W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TVL 811W, 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 TVL 811W?

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What year was TVL 811W registered?

TVL 811W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is TVL 811W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVL 811W shows 4 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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