MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise hand brake inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all floors corrodding
Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all floors corrodding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Pontiac Trans Am?
Based on 1,959 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A442 HPL is a 1983 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 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 A442 HPL, 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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What year was A442 HPL registered?
A442 HPL is a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A442 HPL safe to buy?
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