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P321 SOO

1996 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,457 mi
Last recorded78,457 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Trans Am75,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 SOO
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,457 miles

under body all under sealed including brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,800 miles

under body all under sealed in cluding brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,257 miles

hole under body under sealed front to rear including brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,856 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 73,846 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged LEAKING AIR WHEN MOVED (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,956 miles

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

drivers side wiper blade worn slightly

tyres perishing slightly on outer sidewalls/slight cracking on tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 70,620 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 70,583 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2009 68,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,737 miles

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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P321 SOO is a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P321 SOO, 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

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What year was P321 SOO registered?

P321 SOO is a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P321 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 SOO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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