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BOC 789T

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,059 mi
Last recorded24,059 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 789T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,555cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,059 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,837 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside headlamp image slightly poor

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,036 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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BOC 789T is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BOC 789T, 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 BOC 789T registered?

BOC 789T is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is BOC 789T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOC 789T shows 4 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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