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DHH 103T

1978 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Transam78,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHH 103T
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,165 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 95,158 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort all! (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all! (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door pillar corroding!

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,931 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 94,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,644 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,528 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,513 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,513 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,484 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Transam?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 22
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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DHH 103T is a 1978 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 78,194 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 Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHH 103T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DHH 103T?

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What year was DHH 103T registered?

DHH 103T is a 1978 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is DHH 103T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHH 103T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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