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SRO 167W

1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

1,942 mi
Last recorded1,942 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Trans Am71,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRO 167W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,942 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 1,942 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 760 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,095 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 92,406 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 30 Apr 2009 92,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,852 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 91,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 90,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

extensive surface corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 18 May 2006 90,003 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 89,821 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SRO 167W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SRO 167W, 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 SRO 167W registered?

SRO 167W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 4 December 1980.

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