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NMF 198X

1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

613 mi
Last recorded613 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMF 198X
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 4,039 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 4,038 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 3,373 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

front number plate loose

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,301 miles

rear valence corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 3,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,093 miles

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

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

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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NMF 198X is a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NMF 198X, 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 49 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NMF 198X?

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What year was NMF 198X registered?

NMF 198X is a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is NMF 198X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMF 198X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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