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C129 CAT

1990 Pontiac Trans Am

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,786 mi
Last recorded137,786 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am116,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 CAT
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 137,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 137,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 137,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 136,801 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight front wheel bearing play in both front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 135,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 134,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,722 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,795 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,499 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 125,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floor to inner sills area light corrsion

Pass 27 Jun 2013 125,057 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 124,502 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 123,572 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 123,005 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner sill corroided

Fail 3 Jun 2010 123,005 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner sill corroided

Pass 4 Jun 2009 122,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 118,261 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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C129 CAT is a 1990 Pontiac Trans Am in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 116,038 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 C129 CAT, 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 36 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C129 CAT registered?

C129 CAT is a 1990 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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