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WGF 890W

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Pontiac Firebird57,179 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGF 890W
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2008
Fail 29 Nov 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WGF 890W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 57,179 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 WGF 890W, 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 46 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 WGF 890W?

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What year was WGF 890W registered?

WGF 890W is a 1980 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is WGF 890W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGF 890W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGF 890W have outstanding finance?

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