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ECK 639W

1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Blue Petrol 6096cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,038 mi
Last recorded60,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Trans Am71,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECK 639W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,096cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,819 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front tyre just touches front skirt on left lock.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion both front of sills at body mounts but body is still secure

heavy corrosion both rears behind bumper but not structural

n/s dip on min mark

o/s dip on max mark

rear fog lights insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,509 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion both front of sills at body mounts but body is still secure

heavy corrosion both rears behind bumper but not structural

n/s dip on min mark

o/s dip on max mark

rear fog lights insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear wheel arch corroding.offside inner arch holed and corroded.core plug leaking on offside cylinder head.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,181 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

front rad support corroded but not in prescribed area

sideskirts fitted

slight play n/s drop arm ball joint

Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

front rad support corroded but not in prescribed area

sideskirts fitted

slight play n/s drop arm ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,351 miles

full correct VIN 2W87K9N100572

side skirts fitted

slight end float both rear drive shafts

Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,351 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

full correct VIN 2W87K9N100572

side skirts fitted

slight end float both rear drive shafts

Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,706 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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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ECK 639W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am in Blue with a 6,096cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,772 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 Trans Am fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECK 639W, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ECK 639W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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