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ALO 913S

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,248 mi
Last recorded77,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALO 913S
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,550cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,476 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,125 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Pontiac Trans Am?

Based on 1,959 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
position lamp(s) not working 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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ALO 913S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 65,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pontiac Trans Am fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALO 913S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Trans Am typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALO 913S registered?

ALO 913S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is ALO 913S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALO 913S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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