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WDT 455

1973 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 7457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,127 mi
Last recorded59,127 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Pontiac Firebird58,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDT 455
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,457cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 59,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 59,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 58,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,780 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 58,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 58,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,308 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 58,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 57,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 55,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,289 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WDT 455 is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 7,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 58,758 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 WDT 455, 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 53 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 WDT 455?

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What year was WDT 455 registered?

WDT 455 is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is WDT 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDT 455 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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