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USA 16X

1986 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,509 mi
Last recorded95,509 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSA 16X
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 94,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014
Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012
Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 141,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 91,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 146,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 144,273 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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USA 16X is a 1986 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USA 16X, 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 40 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of USA 16X?

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What year was USA 16X registered?

USA 16X is a 1986 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is USA 16X safe to buy?

The MOT history for USA 16X shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USA 16X have outstanding finance?

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