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YJM 312T

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJM 312T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,852 miles

o/s rear valance corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,667 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 71,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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YJM 312T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,484 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 YJM 312T, 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 47 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJM 312T registered?

YJM 312T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 11 January 1979.

Is YJM 312T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJM 312T 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 YJM 312T have outstanding finance?

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