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BTU 882W

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137 mi
Last recorded137 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 882W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2021 137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,436 miles

slower than the green one

Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 99,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,053 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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BTU 882W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BTU 882W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTU 882W registered?

BTU 882W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BTU 882W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 882W shows 8 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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