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DMT 87V

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

808 mi
Last recorded808 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMT 87V
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 351 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 339 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,934 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,175 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion forming on underside surfaces and steel pipes

suspension bushes deteriorated in places

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,144 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

axle oil leak

body rubber mounts/bushes deriorated

corrosion forming on steel pipes and suspension components

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,117 miles

steel pipes rusting

suspension/body bushes deteriorating in places

Pass 12 Mar 2009 224,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,488 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,529 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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DMT 87V is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DMT 87V, 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.

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What year was DMT 87V registered?

DMT 87V is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 29 October 1979.

Is DMT 87V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMT 87V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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