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NHN 52W

1981 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,064 mi
Last recorded1,064 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHN 52W
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 1,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,607 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 70,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

BRake pipe union onto master cylinder damp possible from pipe replacement

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,422 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 71,996 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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NHN 52W is a 1981 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NHN 52W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NHN 52W?

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What year was NHN 52W registered?

NHN 52W is a 1981 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 24 January 1981.

Is NHN 52W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHN 52W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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