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VHN 14S

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 6550cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,269 mi
Last recorded47,269 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 14S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,550cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,269 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,899 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,567 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight endfloat on rear halfshafts

Pass 26 May 2006 45,293 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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VHN 14S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 6,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VHN 14S, 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 VHN 14S?

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What year was VHN 14S registered?

VHN 14S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is VHN 14S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHN 14S shows 10 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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