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VUR 521W

1981 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 4885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,890 mi
Last recorded32,890 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 521W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 32,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,791 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 32,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 32,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,253 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,237 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 31,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,024 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,799 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,470 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,292 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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VUR 521W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 4,885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUR 521W, 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

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What year was VUR 521W registered?

VUR 521W is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VUR 521W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 521W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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