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P276 FAV

1996 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

80,194 mi
Last recorded80,194 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Trans Am75,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 FAV
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 80,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,126 miles

tyres perished.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 76,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre perished and has cracks in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,092 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,644 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 75,645 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,509 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,509 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 69,503 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,867 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 68,862 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 674,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,731 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

end float in o/s/r wheel bearing

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s head lamp dim

rear exhaust box corroded and sealed with paste

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,587 miles

end float in o/s/r wheel bearing

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s head lamp dim

rear exhaust box corroded and sealed with paste

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,060 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes corroded and are covered in trunking not allowing a full inspection of pipes

brake discs corroded

coolant level warning lamp on

oil leak around nearside rear hub flange from axle seal but does not contaminate disc

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes corroded and are covered in trunking not allowing a full inspection of pipes

brake discs corroded

coolant level warning lamp on

oil leak around nearside rear hub flange from axle seal but does not contaminate disc

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,484 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,622 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,622 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,929 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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P276 FAV is a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 75,830 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 P276 FAV, 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 30 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P276 FAV registered?

P276 FAV is a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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