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YXI 2761

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,088 mi
Last recorded49,088 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Firebird56,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXI 2761
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,088 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 48,568 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 47,002 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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YXI 2761 is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 56,131 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 YXI 2761, 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 43 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YXI 2761?

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What year was YXI 2761 registered?

YXI 2761 is a 1983 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is YXI 2761 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXI 2761 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YXI 2761 have outstanding finance?

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