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ELP 912T

1979 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,127 mi
Last recorded17,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Transam81,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELP 912T
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,555cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,127 miles

Exhaust system noisy

Slight play in both front seat fixings and runners worn

Fail 22 May 2017 17,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not operating (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven offside lags (3.7.B.2)

Both front seat loose on rear mounts to floor in poor condition

Exhaust system noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,970 miles

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

Nearside front door lock mechanism and catch worn

Offside front seat not fitted unable to test seat belt

Slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 8 Feb 2016 2,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not operating bottle not fitted ? (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front seat not fitted unable to test seat belt

Slight play felt at steering wheel

Transmission pipes insecure under bonnet in offside inner wing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,043 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses run very close to tyres and top wishbones

Fail 28 May 2009 31,042 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses run very close to tyres and top wishbones

Pass 23 Jun 2007 30,554 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 30,554 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

BATTERY TRAY STARTING TO BECOME INSECURE

OIL LEAK FROM UNDERSIDE

WASHER BOTTLE INSECURE

Pass 6 May 2006 29,394 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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ELP 912T is a 1979 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELP 912T, 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.

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What year was ELP 912T registered?

ELP 912T is a 1979 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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