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L340 YVV

1994 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,047 mi
Last recorded110,047 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Pontiac Trans Am96,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 YVV
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,858 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 109,838 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed & blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm wear limit on inner tread 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn below 1.6mm wear limit 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,778 miles

Both front & Offside rear tyres legal at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum wear limit of 1.6mm & below 1.6mm inner tread 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum wear limit of 1.6mm & below 1.6mm inner tread 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm inner tread 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,776 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front & Offside rear tyres legal at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum wear limit of 1.6mm & below 1.6mm inner tread 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum wear limit of 1.6mm & below 1.6mm inner tread 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm inner tread 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 109,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co% and hc too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers insecure (3.4 (a))

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

both front tyres bulding on inner edge and stepping

cat convertor noisy and rattling

exhaust back box slightly blowing

rear tyres low tread

Pass 24 Apr 2021 109,681 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,524 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 104,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 103,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 101,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

large travel on hand brake

Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L340 YVV is a 1994 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 96,410 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 L340 YVV, 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 32 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L340 YVV is a 1994 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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