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GHB 102V

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHB 102V
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,999 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section insecure (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust system (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,849 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,849 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,849 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,300 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,299 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

master cylinder corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 66,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 64,746 miles

HC reading at idle is getting high.

Slight exhaust leak from manifold to head.

Slight fraying on n/s front outer seat belt.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 64,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

HC emission reading getting high.

Offside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight fraying on n/s front outer drivers seat belt.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,495 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)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all steering joints have wear

o/s idler arm bush/pin area wear on limits

Fail 2 Jun 2009 64,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all steering joints have wear

o/s idler arm bush/pin area wear on limits

Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,323 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 May 2007 64,322 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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 31 Mar 2007 64,310 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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GHB 102V is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 GHB 102V, 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.

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GHB 102V is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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