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FLH 218T

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Silver Petrol 6555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,834 mi
Last recorded53,834 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLH 218T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,555cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,013 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s headlamp deteriorated efecting beam pattern

Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,991 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s headlamp deteriorated effecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 50,712 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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FLH 218T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Silver with a 6,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FLH 218T, 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 FLH 218T registered?

FLH 218T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is FLH 218T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLH 218T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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