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FYW 981V

1987 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,115 mi
Last recorded19,115 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Pontiac Transam103,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 981V
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,115 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,115 miles

Battery insecure

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside and offside wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Nearside and offside, front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 19,115 miles

Battery insecure

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside and offside wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Nearside and offside, front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

Nearside front wing corroded and holed albeit not structual.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 17,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe's slightly corroded.

Hand brake cable's fouling exhaust.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe's slightly corroded.

Hand brake cable's fouling exhaust.

Nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 15,558 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,558 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FYW 981V is a 1987 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 103,564 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 Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYW 981V, 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 39 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYW 981V registered?

FYW 981V is a 1987 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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