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DBD 456X

1981 Pontiac Transam

Gold Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,522 mi
Last recorded55,522 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBD 456X
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 55,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 May 2006 55,484 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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DBD 456X is a 1981 Pontiac Transam in Gold with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DBD 456X, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBD 456X registered?

DBD 456X is a 1981 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 19 November 1981.

Is DBD 456X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBD 456X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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