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VEL 26J

1977 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 8250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Pontiac Firebird62,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 26J
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 May 2019 85,678 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,871 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,977 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,500 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,027 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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VEL 26J is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 8,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,737 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 VEL 26J, 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 49 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 VEL 26J?

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What year was VEL 26J registered?

VEL 26J is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 18 February 1977.

Is VEL 26J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEL 26J shows 11 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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