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YVK 609V

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Blue Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,550 mi
Last recorded44,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVK 609V
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,550 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brakes require lots of pedal effort (servo ok)

fuel lines close to exhaust

underbody heavily corroded and patched

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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YVK 609V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Blue with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVK 609V, 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 YVK 609V registered?

YVK 609V is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is YVK 609V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVK 609V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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