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F905 MNU

1988 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,021 mi
Last recorded106,021 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Trans Am70,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 MNU
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 106,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered with undersill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,849 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,859 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 104,839 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 171,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F905 MNU is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F905 MNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F905 MNU registered?

F905 MNU is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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