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PCW 588T

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 6498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,880 mi
Last recorded21,880 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCW 588T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2020 21,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 20,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,061 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 18,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 17,204 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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PCW 588T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 6,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCW 588T, 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 47 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 PCW 588T?

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What year was PCW 588T registered?

PCW 588T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is PCW 588T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCW 588T shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCW 588T have outstanding finance?

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