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ETN 29W

1980 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,520 mi
Last recorded78,520 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Transam40,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETN 29W
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,520 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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ETN 29W is a 1980 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 40,248 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 ETN 29W, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETN 29W?

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What year was ETN 29W registered?

ETN 29W is a 1980 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is ETN 29W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETN 29W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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