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FJW 430V

1980 Pontiac Transam

White Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,252 mi
Last recorded40,252 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Transam40,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJW 430V
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE CABLE CLOSE TO EXHAUST OS REAR

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,673 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,952 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,580 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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FJW 430V is a 1980 Pontiac Transam in White with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 40,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJW 430V, 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 46 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJW 430V registered?

FJW 430V is a 1980 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 2 April 1980.

Is FJW 430V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJW 430V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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