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EEL 447T

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,019 mi
Last recorded52,019 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 447T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,601 miles

(flywheel cover missing)

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (covered in underseal) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front (body rubber mounting perished)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 49,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front body rubber mounting perished

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

flywheel cover missing

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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EEL 447T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EEL 447T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEL 447T registered?

EEL 447T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EEL 447T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 447T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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