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VUL 23S

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Gold Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,102 mi
Last recorded6,102 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUL 23S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 5,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 3,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 1,927 miles

unable to fully assess brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2007 1,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 302 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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VUL 23S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Gold with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VUL 23S, 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 VUL 23S?

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What year was VUL 23S registered?

VUL 23S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is VUL 23S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUL 23S shows 8 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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