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AVA 359V

1979 Pontiac Transam

White Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Transam81,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVA 359V
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,510 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Transam?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 22
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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AVA 359V is a 1979 Pontiac Transam in White with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 81,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pontiac Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVA 359V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Transam typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVA 359V?

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What year was AVA 359V registered?

AVA 359V is a 1979 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is AVA 359V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVA 359V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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