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HBH 862Y

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,033 mi
Last recorded59,033 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 862Y
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

gearbox,engine and power steering oil leaks

rear brake hose covered,condition unknown.

some footpedal travel

Fail 25 Nov 2005 58,945 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

crack in windscreen inside swept area under 40mm!! †

engine oil leaking!! †

fuel tank breather hose VERY PERISHED!! † †

fuel tank pipes and fuel lines VERY RUSTY!! †

transmission fluid leaking!! †

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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HBH 862Y is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HBH 862Y, 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 HBH 862Y registered?

HBH 862Y is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HBH 862Y safe to buy?

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