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WMX 517S

1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 7456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,484 mi
Last recorded94,484 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Trans Am65,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMX 517S
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,456cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 92,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 92,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,739 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 91,371 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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WMX 517S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 7,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WMX 517S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WMX 517S?

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What year was WMX 517S registered?

WMX 517S is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 21 February 1978.

Is WMX 517S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMX 517S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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