MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
general underside corrosion to floor pans and repair plates/chassis heavily undersealed preventing full accurate inspection of corrosion.
see previous
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
rear brakes need attention /underside rusty
How Reliable is the Pontiac Trans Am?
Based on 1,959 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YLW 229S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Blue with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 YLW 229S, 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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How do I check the history of YLW 229S?
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What year was YLW 229S registered?
YLW 229S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 10 March 1978.
Is YLW 229S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLW 229S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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