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BAG 281S

1983 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Pontiac Trans Am68,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 281S
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 70,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 70,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 69,903 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 69,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,139 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,741 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,472 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,270 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,270 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,764 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 64,791 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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BAG 281S is a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BAG 281S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAG 281S registered?

BAG 281S is a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 27 July 1983.

Is BAG 281S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAG 281S shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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