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F599 MRA

1986 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,832 mi
Last recorded135,832 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Pontiac Trans Am92,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 MRA
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front valance corroded

rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 Dec 2018 135,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front valance corodded

rear heatsheild loose

Pass 3 Nov 2017 153,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 153,053 miles

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired parking (3.5.1n)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,020 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 135,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 132,562 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 132,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 132,213 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,820 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 131,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear offside tyre space saver fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 131,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 130,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 129,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 124,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 116,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 107,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 101,698 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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F599 MRA is a 1986 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1986 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,319 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 F599 MRA, 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 40 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F599 MRA is a 1986 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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