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VNV 714W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,660 mi
Last recorded97,660 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 714W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,545cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 97,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,480 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,746 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust support strap broken on nearside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake cable touching an exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,163 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,610 miles

Feul pipe rusty

Front discs poor condition

Oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Mar 2008 84,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

f/brake discs deteriated

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 82,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,410 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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VNV 714W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,933 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 VNV 714W, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VNV 714W?

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What year was VNV 714W registered?

VNV 714W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is VNV 714W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNV 714W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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