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USA 543

1972 Pontiac Firebird

Yellow Petrol 7600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSA 543
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 58,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 38,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 38,724 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 38,532 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,780 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear spring eye bush deteriated*

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 37,697 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,374 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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USA 543 is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in Yellow with a 7,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,802 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 USA 543, 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 54 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 USA 543?

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What year was USA 543 registered?

USA 543 is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 January 1972.

Is USA 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USA 543 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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