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YJR 114T

1978 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,680 mi
Last recorded63,680 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Firebird52,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJR 114T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 63,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,551 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,425 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak n/s front

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,414 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,084 miles

All of underneayh of car covered in u/seal very thick.

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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YJR 114T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YJR 114T, 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

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What year was YJR 114T registered?

YJR 114T is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 23 November 1978.

Is YJR 114T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJR 114T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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