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VMM 409S

1984 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,467 mi
Last recorded83,467 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Pontiac Firebird65,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMM 409S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 83,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,706 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,674 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,646 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 81,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,600 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 81,586 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard flashers flashing too fast

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,572 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 81,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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VMM 409S is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 65,761 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 VMM 409S, 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 42 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VMM 409S registered?

VMM 409S is a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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