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VYX 856S

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,590 mi
Last recorded79,590 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYX 856S
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,590 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 79,590 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,100 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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VYX 856S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYX 856S, 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 VYX 856S?

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What year was VYX 856S registered?

VYX 856S is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is VYX 856S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYX 856S 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 VYX 856S have outstanding finance?

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