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WRV 126K

1972 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,802 mi
Last recorded46,802 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 126K
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,462 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,972 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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WRV 126K is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,802 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 WRV 126K, 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 54 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 WRV 126K?

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What year was WRV 126K registered?

WRV 126K is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is WRV 126K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 126K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRV 126K have outstanding finance?

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