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YMG 19T

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,025 mi
Last recorded99,025 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMG 19T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 99,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,659 miles

slight underside surface corrosion

Fail 2 May 2014 98,653 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2013 98,591 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,513 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 95,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,098 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 91,300 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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YMG 19T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMG 19T, 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 YMG 19T registered?

YMG 19T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is YMG 19T safe to buy?

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