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A954 OPW

1984 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,991 mi
Last recorded86,991 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA954 OPW
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,991 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,991 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,006 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 75,928 miles

Advise front pads getting very close to limit

Advise some front and rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,928 miles

Advise front pads getting very close to limit

Advise some front and rear brake pipes slightly rusted

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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A954 OPW is a 1984 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A954 OPW, 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 42 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A954 OPW registered?

A954 OPW is a 1984 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A954 OPW safe to buy?

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