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XWO 842T

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,495 mi
Last recorded15,495 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWO 842T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 12,513 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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XWO 842T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XWO 842T, 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 XWO 842T?

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What year was XWO 842T registered?

XWO 842T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 October 1978.

Is XWO 842T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWO 842T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWO 842T have outstanding finance?

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