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STM 793W

1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,322 mi
Last recorded50,322 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Trans Am71,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 793W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 50,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti roll bar bushes worn and rear anti roll bar linkage bushes also worn both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,996 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,731 miles

Oil leak ()

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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STM 793W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 STM 793W, 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 STM 793W registered?

STM 793W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is STM 793W safe to buy?

The MOT history for STM 793W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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