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SUB 968W

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,993 mi
Last recorded68,993 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 968W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,993 miles

Evidence of Coolant Leak around Thermostat Housing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Box (2.3.3b)

Slight Fluid seepage around Transmission.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,696 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust tailpipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,680 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,688 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 65,367 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,606 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,605 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,976 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 59,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,685 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 51,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,045 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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SUB 968W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,336 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 SUB 968W, 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 45 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SUB 968W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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