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R970 BLH

1998 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,264 mi
Last recorded71,264 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 BLH
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 71,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 71,264 miles

Rear 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 Oct 2008 68,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,982 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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R970 BLH is a 1998 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R970 BLH, 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 28 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R970 BLH registered?

R970 BLH is a 1998 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R970 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 BLH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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