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C12 GTA

1988 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,808 mi
Last recorded114,808 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Transam103,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GTA
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 114,808 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,272 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 111,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 106,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 105,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

all steering /suspension components corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 105,371 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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C12 GTA is a 1988 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,461 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 C12 GTA, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C12 GTA registered?

C12 GTA is a 1988 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is C12 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 GTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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