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WIW 5878

1977 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 7457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,919 mi
Last recorded34,919 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 5878
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,457cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch sill end corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch sill end corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 34,308 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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WIW 5878 is a 1977 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 7,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WIW 5878, 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 49 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WIW 5878 registered?

WIW 5878 is a 1977 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is WIW 5878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 5878 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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