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SKK 897W

1981 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,752 mi
Last recorded83,752 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKK 897W
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 83,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low-advise further inspection/adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 82,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 82,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,835 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,593 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,510 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 80,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 79,742 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,741 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 79,607 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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SKK 897W is a 1981 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKK 897W, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SKK 897W registered?

SKK 897W is a 1981 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 2 September 1981.

Is SKK 897W safe to buy?

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