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LT02 TAU

2002 Pontiac Transam

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,677 mi
Last recorded97,677 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 TAU
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 97,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 97,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 97,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 96,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 96,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 96,070 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 95,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 95,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 93,906 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 93,906 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,180 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 93,180 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,814 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake very noisy in operation (from rear brakes)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 91,814 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Centre brake lamp partially operational

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake very noisy in operation (from rear brakes)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 91,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,323 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 81,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 66,344 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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LT02 TAU is a 2002 Pontiac Transam in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT02 TAU, 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 24 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT02 TAU registered?

LT02 TAU is a 2002 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LT02 TAU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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