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E31 ERC

1987 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Pontiac Transam103,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 ERC
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 122,306 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 117,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 117,475 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2014 110,980 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,037 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

complete underbody heavily covered in waxoil unable to fully inspect

radiater support panal corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small pipe on exhaust insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiater support panal corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes in all areas coverved in thick grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to back petrol fuel lines corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 105,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 104,685 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 104,133 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 104,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 102,998 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 101,891 miles

rear n/o plate my not be to trafic regulations

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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E31 ERC is a 1987 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 103,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E31 ERC, 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 39 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E31 ERC registered?

E31 ERC is a 1987 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E31 ERC safe to buy?

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