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WYE 701S

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Orange Petrol 6560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYE 701S
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 84,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cables rubbing on exhaust

play in rear diff bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,157 miles

Handbrake cables very close to silencer pipes

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008

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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WYE 701S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Orange with a 6,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 65,688 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 WYE 701S, 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 48 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 WYE 701S registered?

WYE 701S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is WYE 701S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYE 701S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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