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HVT 683V

1979 Pontiac Transam

Blue Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,199 mi
Last recorded69,199 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Transam81,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVT 683V
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,341 miles

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

pas oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 67,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,756 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 66,751 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,502 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,502 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2006 66,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Pontiac Transam?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 22
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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HVT 683V is a 1979 Pontiac Transam in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 81,800 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 Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVT 683V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Transam typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVT 683V registered?

HVT 683V is a 1979 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is HVT 683V safe to buy?

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