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FVW 789Y

1982 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,171 mi
Last recorded6,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Trans Am71,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVW 789Y
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 6,171 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 6,094 miles

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 6,075 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes perished front to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 5,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

corrosion to chassis

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front to rear lots of suspension bushes cracking no movement or play found

small spots slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 24 Jul 2015 5,827 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 5,765 miles

co level close to maximum ... 4.1%

wiring poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 5,482 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 20 Jun 2013 5,482 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 9 Jan 2012 5,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2012 5,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,214 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

front suspension bushes starting to perish

welding repairs to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2010 2,970 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 2,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 2,518 miles

corrosion forming in near side rear arch close to suspension mount

slight crack in windscreen out of swept area

Pass 3 Jan 2008 2,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear floor

Pass 2 Jan 2007 1,786 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 1,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

battery insecure

dash panel worn,slight crack in offside front windscreen

front wishbone top bushes worn

nearside front body mount in poor condition,but body secure with other mountings at present

nearside front coil spring feels broken but very limited vision,advise renewal anyway due to failure of offside spring

rear leaf springs worn,condition inside spring plate unknown.

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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FVW 789Y is a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,118 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 FVW 789Y, 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 44 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 FVW 789Y registered?

FVW 789Y is a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 24 August 1982.

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