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C570 XRT

1986 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC570 XRT
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025

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

Fail 9 May 2025

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021

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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C570 XRT is a 1986 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C570 XRT, 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.

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What year was C570 XRT registered?

C570 XRT is a 1986 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C570 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C570 XRT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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