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PMP 538X

1982 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 5100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,609 mi
Last recorded105,609 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Pontiac Trans Am71,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMP 538X
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,609 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 105,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum fluid leak

Fail 17 May 2016 105,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum fluid leak

Pass 6 May 2015 105,260 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 105,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 104,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 104,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 104,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 104,481 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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PMP 538X is a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 5,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1982 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,118 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 PMP 538X, 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 44 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 PMP 538X registered?

PMP 538X is a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PMP 538X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMP 538X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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