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YYK 859T

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,939 mi
Last recorded11,939 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Firebird61,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYK 859T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,939 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 11,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 11,353 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 10,361 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,524 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,706 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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YYK 859T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYK 859T, 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.

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What year was YYK 859T registered?

YYK 859T is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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