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J729 MJL

1992 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 MJL
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 104,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

grease on under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

grease on under side

Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlight lens slightly deteriorated and misted

Steering wheel has slight movement - side to side play

Fail 21 Mar 2024 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlight lens slightly deteriorated and misted

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has slight movement - side to side play

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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J729 MJL is a 1992 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J729 MJL, 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 34 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J729 MJL registered?

J729 MJL is a 1992 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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