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YKN 775S

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Bronze Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,035 mi
Last recorded86,035 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKN 775S
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 85,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,155 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,002 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,994 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,486 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box weeping

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 84,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,077 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front floor and sill corroded

play in lower steering box bearing

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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YKN 775S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Bronze with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YKN 775S, 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 YKN 775S registered?

YKN 775S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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