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BRJ 679T

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Yellow Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 679T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,673 miles

Offside rear wheel hub feels slightly rough when rotated ?

Water inside offside headlamp glass and beam slightly out of focus

Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,672 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides red (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.20% (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides orange (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven Nearside lags or offside over compensates and' locks' early ? causing vehicle to swerve when braking heavily (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Long brake pedal travel

Offside rear wheel hub feels slightly rough when rotated ?

Power steering belt slips when steering on' full-lock'

Water inside offside headlamp glass and beam slightly out of focus

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,651 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,651 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 87,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.54% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing both sides (8.2.2)

Exhaust leak at front manifold/ down pipe area?

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor slightly corroded

One bulb not working in nearside rear side lamp/indicator unit

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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BRJ 679T is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Yellow with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRJ 679T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRJ 679T registered?

BRJ 679T is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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