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CFZ 779

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 779
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021

both front inner sills corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,786 miles

front tyres cracking on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2019 93,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,081 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012
Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,131 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres have cracks in the tread pattern area.

Fail 13 Jul 2011

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres have cracks in the tread pattern area.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,305 miles

could not fully inspect brakes through road wheels

fluid leak from rear differental

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 115,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 111,595 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,399 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,266 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

NOT STANTARD STEERING WHEEL FITTED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/FLOOR PAN

Fail 22 Jun 2006 68,266 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/FLOOR PAN

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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CFZ 779 is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFZ 779, 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 CFZ 779 registered?

CFZ 779 is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is CFZ 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFZ 779 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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