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VLE 173X

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,785 mi
Last recorded80,785 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLE 173X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,785 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,594 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 80,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VLE 173X is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VLE 173X, 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 VLE 173X?

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What year was VLE 173X registered?

VLE 173X is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is VLE 173X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLE 173X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLE 173X have outstanding finance?

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