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A146 GAP

1983 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Trans Am68,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA146 GAP
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades worn

nearside front under floor corroded

offside front under floor corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,161 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside floor pan, corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,161 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside floor pan, corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2009

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

nearside front flooring corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,040 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,954 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet corroded but at time of test sufficiently secure

O/S front chassis holed but not within 30 cm of any stress point

Pass 10 Feb 2007 77,584 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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A146 GAP is a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 68,270 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 A146 GAP, 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 43 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A146 GAP is a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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