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PLX 537W

1980 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,952 mi
Last recorded12,952 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Transam40,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLX 537W
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2021 12,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 12,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 12,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 12,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 11,721 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 11,266 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,753 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,218 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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PLX 537W is a 1980 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 40,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX 537W, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLX 537W registered?

PLX 537W is a 1980 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 29 September 1980.

Is PLX 537W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLX 537W shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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