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TWM 822V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,719 mi
Last recorded3,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWM 822V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2012 3,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 3,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 1,323 miles

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2006 99,196 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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TWM 822V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 TWM 822V, 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 47 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 TWM 822V?

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What year was TWM 822V registered?

TWM 822V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is TWM 822V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWM 822V shows 6 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 TWM 822V have outstanding finance?

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