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C167 XLL

1986 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,540 mi
Last recorded68,540 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 XLL
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,540 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 68,227 miles

Light corrosion on front subframe.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,039 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2022 67,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,493 miles

Light corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 67,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 67,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,939 miles

Offside Rear lower efforts recorded on hand brake

fuel and brake pipes front to rear surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,529 miles

All fuel pipes rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front seats are of a inerita type locking system

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

all suspension components rusty

front seats are of a inertia type locking system

Fail 17 May 2006 66,063 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

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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C167 XLL is a 1986 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C167 XLL, 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 40 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C167 XLL is a 1986 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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