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RHJ 816T

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105 mi
Last recorded105 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 816T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 105 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside and offside (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks both battery terminals not secure to wires (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire nearside and offside headers (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately idler arm very close to anti roll bar (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism jammed. seat belts not required in rear

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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RHJ 816T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RHJ 816T, 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.

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What year was RHJ 816T registered?

RHJ 816T is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is RHJ 816T safe to buy?

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