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YHJ 96X

1981 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Firebird53,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHJ 96X
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 96,974 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 96,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,406 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 96,406 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 95,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,119 miles

Crack in righthand corner of windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2011

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Crack in righthand corner of windscreen

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,589 miles

Crack in righthand lower corner of windscreen.

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crack in righthand lower corner of windscreen.

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

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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YHJ 96X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,933 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 YHJ 96X, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YHJ 96X is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 16 September 1981.

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