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D879 OGP

1986 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,999 mi
Last recorded124,999 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Trans Am92,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 OGP
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 124,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front OSF floor corroded. but not within any prescribed area.

Fail 23 Jul 2025 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front OSF floor corroded. but not within any prescribed area.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 124,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 124,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,899 miles

Speedo replaced from km to miles since last years test

Pass 27 Mar 2021 131,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 131,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 130,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 129,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 128,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 128,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,933 miles

engine feels sluggish

Pass 30 Jul 2011 125,984 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 125,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,063 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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D879 OGP is a 1986 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,319 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 D879 OGP, 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 40 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 D879 OGP registered?

D879 OGP is a 1986 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D879 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D879 OGP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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