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YNK 17F

1972 Pontiac Firebird

White Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Pontiac Firebird38,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 17F
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 8 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,533 miles

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2013 78,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

corrosion to both front floor pans but not within prescribed aera

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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YNK 17F is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird in White with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,802 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 YNK 17F, 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 54 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 YNK 17F registered?

YNK 17F is a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 20 January 1972.

Is YNK 17F safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNK 17F shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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