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ERC 964T

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,410 mi
Last recorded70,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 964T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 69,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,619 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam lamp steamed up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,672 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes seem too efficient and will lock up prematurely under heavy braking.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 65,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,471 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced All headlights poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 May 2017 62,464 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced All headlights poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,037 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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ERC 964T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ERC 964T, 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 ERC 964T registered?

ERC 964T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for ERC 964T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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