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7860 VF

1990 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1990 Pontiac Transam77,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7860 VF
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,311 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,350 miles

End float in both rear wheel bearings

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake warning lamp on (fluid not checked)

end float present in rear axle bearings

lower rear quarters corroded but not considered structural

reverse lights stuck on

transmission shield missing

trunk floor corroded but not considered structural

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,614 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 73,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 72,080 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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7860 VF is a 1990 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 77,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 7860 VF, 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 36 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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7860 VF is a 1990 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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