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PLK 94W

1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45 mi
Last recorded45 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Trans Am71,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLK 94W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,555 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,736 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,288 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 91,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 90,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 90,263 miles

side repeators not fitted nor req due to age

Fail 22 May 2009 90,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

side repeators not fitted nor req due to age

Pass 23 May 2006 90,113 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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PLK 94W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLK 94W, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLK 94W registered?

PLK 94W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is PLK 94W safe to buy?

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