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JEG 603Y

1983 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,404 mi
Last recorded56,404 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Trans Am68,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 603Y
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 56,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust clamps corroded at rear

Pass 18 May 2018 56,319 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 56,319 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,314 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 56,214 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 56,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 516,102 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded & flaking

Pass 26 May 2011 55,967 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2011 55,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust clamps corroded

some play in nearside & offside rear halfshafts

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,950 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust clamps corroded

some play in nearside & offside rear halfshafts

Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,843 miles

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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JEG 603Y is a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 68,270 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 JEG 603Y, 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 43 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JEG 603Y registered?

JEG 603Y is a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for JEG 603Y shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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