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GBY 997T

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,376 mi
Last recorded72,376 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBY 997T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,974 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 9 Dec 2006 69,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 68,401 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 68,401 miles

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

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

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

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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GBY 997T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GBY 997T, 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 GBY 997T registered?

GBY 997T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GBY 997T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBY 997T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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