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YYH 899T

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYH 899T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 73,305 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,256 miles

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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YYH 899T is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYH 899T, 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

How do I check the history of YYH 899T?

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What year was YYH 899T registered?

YYH 899T is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 15 November 1978.

Is YYH 899T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYH 899T shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYH 899T have outstanding finance?

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