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V72 TEW

2000 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,522 mi
Last recorded139,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 TEW
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 137,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 131,719 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 131,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,644 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 120,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 108,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,730 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,730 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 94,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,810 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 88,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,950 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 80,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake discs scored

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,054 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,433 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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V72 TEW is a 2000 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V72 TEW, 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 26 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V72 TEW is a 2000 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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