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FNC 271T

1979 Pontiac Transam

Gold Petrol 5999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Pontiac Transam81,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 271T
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,010 miles

exhaust close to brake hose

Fail 10 Apr 2019 136,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbing on rear axle and brake pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,591 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED

REAR EXHAUST CLOSE TO REAR TYRES

Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,854 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN A COIL

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 127,000 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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FNC 271T is a 1979 Pontiac Transam in Gold with a 5,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FNC 271T, 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

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What year was FNC 271T registered?

FNC 271T is a 1979 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FNC 271T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNC 271T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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