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OEF 419W

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,012 mi
Last recorded31,012 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 419W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 31,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 30,970 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,450 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 304,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 May 2014 29,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,147 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 28,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,736 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,736 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,583 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 26,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,779 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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OEF 419W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OEF 419W, 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 OEF 419W registered?

OEF 419W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 October 1981.

Is OEF 419W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 419W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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