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N972 ACP

1996 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

253,698 mi
Last recorded253,698 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Trans Am75,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 ACP
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 253,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 253,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 253,082 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 252,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 252,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 251,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 251,294 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 250,460 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 248,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 246,656 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 244,586 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 242,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 239,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 237,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 233,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 229,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 224,133 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 216,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 208,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,739 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge †

slight play at both rear anti-roll bar links †various metal brake pipes corroded †

Pass 5 Nov 2005 180,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside steering rack worn}

oil leak

{ wiper blades worn}

{brake pipes coroded}

Fail 5 Nov 2005 180,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

{brake pipes coroded}

{wiper blades worn}

Fail 31 Oct 2005 180,661 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

{wiper blades worn} †{brake pipes coroded} †{rear tyres worn low} †{nearside steering rack worn}

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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N972 ACP is a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 75,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N972 ACP, 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 30 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N972 ACP?

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What year was N972 ACP registered?

N972 ACP is a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N972 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N972 ACP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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