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YJX 558Y

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Grey Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,197 mi
Last recorded81,197 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJX 558Y
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,197 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

horn oparated by non standard switch

in & out movement on both sides rear hubs!

o/s screen damaged out of wiper sweep

Fail 31 Oct 2008 81,197 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn oparated by non standard switch

in & out movement on both sides rear hubs!

o/s screen damaged out of wiper sweep

Pass 15 Jun 2007 81,184 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

in & out movement both sides rear hubs

Fail 13 Jun 2007 81,184 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

in & out movement both sides rear hubs!

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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YJX 558Y is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Grey with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 YJX 558Y, 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.

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What year was YJX 558Y registered?

YJX 558Y is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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