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P955 CCT

1997 Pontiac Transam

Purple Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,797 mi
Last recorded199,797 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 CCT
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 199,797 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

advise handbrake

advise surface corrosion to underside

Fail 15 May 2017 199,797 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise handbrake

advise surface corrosion to underside

Pass 7 May 2016 197,328 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 186,882 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 179,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 173,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 173,678 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 167,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 162,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 156,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 147,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 147,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 138,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 128,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 127,790 miles

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

outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings

Pass 21 Apr 2006 116,678 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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P955 CCT is a 1997 Pontiac Transam in Purple with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P955 CCT, 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 29 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P955 CCT registered?

P955 CCT is a 1997 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P955 CCT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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