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F758 HNC

1988 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 5001cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,548 mi
Last recorded76,548 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Trans Am70,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF758 HNC
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,001cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 76,542 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,539 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 76,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 76,199 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,930 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 75,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,569 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 74,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,162 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind from osf brake

Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,583 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,596 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 72,552 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 69,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,357 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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F758 HNC is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 5,001cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 70,294 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 F758 HNC, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F758 HNC registered?

F758 HNC is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F758 HNC safe to buy?

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