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BBJ 789S

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,126 mi
Last recorded66,126 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 789S
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,713 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,976 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 64,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 64,885 miles

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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BBJ 789S is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,443 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 BBJ 789S, 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 47 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBJ 789S registered?

BBJ 789S is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 8 February 1979.

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