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RTT 122M

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 7436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,625 mi
Last recorded75,625 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am57,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 122M
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,436cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 74,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,895 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,997 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,953 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,950 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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RTT 122M is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 7,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RTT 122M, 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

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What year was RTT 122M registered?

RTT 122M is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 14 November 1979.

Is RTT 122M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 122M shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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