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WYK 156S

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Gold Petrol 6550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,196 mi
Last recorded25,196 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYK 156S
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,550cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 25,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,169 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 24,984 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 115,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 8,468 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 8,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,105 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 7,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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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WYK 156S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Gold with a 6,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WYK 156S, 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 WYK 156S registered?

WYK 156S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WYK 156S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYK 156S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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