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CGC 382X

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGC 382X
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,654 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre Valve (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,638 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking yellow mark (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings yellow mark (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre Valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,348 miles

offside front outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

underside rusty in places

Fail 19 Dec 2016 96,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

underside rusty in places

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,879 miles

rear view mirror insecure

rev counter inopretive

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear view mirror insecure

rev counter inopretive

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,065 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,736 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,620 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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CGC 382X is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGC 382X, 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.

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What year was CGC 382X registered?

CGC 382X is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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