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PLK 59W

1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,492 mi
Last recorded79,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Pontiac Trans Am71,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLK 59W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,420 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 78,899 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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PLK 59W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLK 59W, 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 46 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 PLK 59W registered?

PLK 59W is a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is PLK 59W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLK 59W shows 7 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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